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BF06 YXW

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,100 mi
Last recorded130,100 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 YXW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 130,100 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 127,707 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 127,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 120,760 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 120,751 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 117,132 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

battery insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2016 117,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

battery insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2015 106,825 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 91,839 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 91,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 78,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 65,564 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,478 miles

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

rear wiper split and not clear rear window

Pass 26 Nov 2010 44,702 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,584 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 25,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YXW is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?

BF06 YXW is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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