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BF06 YXM

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,677 mi
Last recorded141,677 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 YXM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 141,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 141,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 132,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 132,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 124,361 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 116,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 113,306 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 113,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 113,247 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 108,463 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 108,459 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction winscreen crackrd (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front light on dash

Pass 26 Jun 2017 103,890 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,416 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 93,216 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,873 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 86,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 82,240 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s & o/s front brake discs & pads worn

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,289 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,461 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2009 36,461 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

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 YXM is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YXM, 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 YXM registered?

BF06 YXM is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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