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BL06 CGV

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,933 mi
Last recorded109,933 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 CGV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 109,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 103,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 100,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 94,164 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 88,928 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 85,619 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 82,596 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 76,239 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 73,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

eml light on

Fail 7 Jun 2018 73,768 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

eml light on

Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,293 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 58,722 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,669 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 54,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 51,581 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 47,156 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 43,487 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust rubbers perished/spliting

Fail 8 Dec 2011 43,008 miles

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

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

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 8 Dec 2011 43,008 miles

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

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 14 Dec 2010 32,194 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm and cracking on sidewalls.

Front brake discs corroding on inner surface.

N/S/R tyre on 3mm and cracking on sidewall.

Pass 10 May 2010 26,480 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 26,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,992 miles

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

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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BL06 CGV is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BL06 CGV, 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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BL06 CGV is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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