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BF06 YVS

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,315 mi
Last recorded81,315 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 YVS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 81,315 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 80,341 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 80,341 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 79,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 76,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 76,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

boot covers on all suspension arms slightly perished

Pass 30 Mar 2021 76,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

boot covers on all suspension arms slightly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,857 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,022 miles

Front tyres scuffing

engine mal. lamp on

Pass 10 Apr 2017 62,916 miles

unable to test rear seatbelts

Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,373 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,794 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,816 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 45,096 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,980 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,648 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 35,648 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,220 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 27,220 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,416 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 YVS is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YVS, 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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What year was BF06 YVS registered?

BF06 YVS is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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