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188,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
Both front wipers are getting smeary.
Gearbox is leaking oil.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre cracking
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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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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