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BF56 YFY

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,653 mi
Last recorded124,653 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 YFY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 124,653 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 124,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 120,048 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 107,265 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 107,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 94,653 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 94,653 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 83,871 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 68,359 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust rusty

traction control light on

Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,084 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,966 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,677 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,587 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,518 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 30,035 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,688 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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BF56 YFY is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF56 YFY, 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 BF56 YFY registered?

BF56 YFY is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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