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BL55 VEX

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,339 mi
Last recorded117,339 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VEX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 117,339 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 117,339 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 112,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 4 May 2016 112,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 8 May 2015 105,788 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 102,366 miles

em light stoping on

Fail 30 Jul 2014 102,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

em light stoping on

Pass 29 Jul 2013 97,597 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 92,632 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 86,372 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 86,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 71,750 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2009 58,889 miles

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

can not see all brake pads

Fail 2 Feb 2009 58,889 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

can not see all brake pads

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges

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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BL55 VEX is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BL55 VEX, 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 BL55 VEX registered?

BL55 VEX is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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