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BF06 UJE

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,406 mi
Last recorded109,406 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 UJE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 109,406 miles

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

osr rear sill damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2023 106,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 91,942 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 21 Sep 2022 91,899 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

All under body covered in under seal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 81,230 miles

wax oil to subframe rear to chassis to floor

Pass 9 Dec 2020 77,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wax oil needed

Pass 23 Apr 2019 67,868 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 64,828 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 61,437 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 55,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 47,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,616 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,065 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 14,587 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 10,268 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 UJE is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UJE, 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 UJE is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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