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BF06 YWU

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,685 mi
Last recorded43,685 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 YWU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 43,685 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 43,684 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 40,513 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 39,482 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 38,659 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 37,753 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 36,144 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 35,259 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 34,283 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 33,225 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 31,675 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 30,091 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 28,647 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 28,643 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

horn output low

Pass 3 Dec 2010 25,016 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 20,170 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 18,452 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 YWU is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF06 YWU registered?

BF06 YWU is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is BF06 YWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF06 YWU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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