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BF06 YWL

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

188,625 mi
Last recorded188,625 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 YWL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 188,625 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 188,536 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of offside front tyre (decelerometer test) (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low/close to cords on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 181,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge of tread

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 181,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge of tread

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 175,209 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 175,209 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 167,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 163,983 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 159,378 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 155,297 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 152,709 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 147,272 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 142,357 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 136,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the outer shoulder

Offside Rear tyre is wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

Fail 21 Jan 2016 136,853 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Both rear tyres are worn on shoulders.

Nearside number plate light is dim, benefit given.

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 129,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wipers are getting smeary.

Gearbox is leaking oil.

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 129,912 miles

Both front wipers are getting smeary.

Gearbox is leaking oil.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 124,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 115,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2012 109,574 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2012 109,574 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2011 100,747 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 90,509 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 90,509 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 70,347 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 YWL is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YWL, 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 YWL is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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