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BF06 CKK

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,715 mi
Last recorded180,715 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 CKK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 180,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides appear around 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 180,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lit on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses misted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses misted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most sill / front of wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides appear around 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 167,858 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and soft recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear slight perishing to suspension bushes

body work damage

rear seats folded down personal items in rear

Fail 8 Jan 2022 167,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and soft recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear slight perishing to suspension bushes

body work damage

rear seats folded down personal items in rear

Fail 22 Dec 2021 167,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

wear nearside front tyre outer edge

wear offside front tyre inner edge

wear offside rear tyre on edges

wear to rear cross-member mounting bushes

Pass 4 Nov 2020 151,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear quarter inner mounting area is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 9 Apr 2019 141,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 141,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 141,185 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

spare wheel and tyre fitted at time of retest

Fail 19 Mar 2018 141,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 132,001 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 132,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 118,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 105,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 104,807 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 94,306 miles

nearside rear tyre balding on outer edge

offside front and offside rear tyres balding on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,200 miles

both rear tyres balding on edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 73,099 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 59,721 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 47,238 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 47,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,320 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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BF06 CKK is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 82,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF06 CKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF06 CKK is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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