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BN02 YOU

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,308 mi
Last recorded120,308 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 YOU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 120,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 115,753 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 101,463 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 89,605 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 71,004 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 71,003 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2014 68,426 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp levelling device broken

Pass 2 May 2013 60,343 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 53,560 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 53,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 40,843 miles

wipers poor...front tyres wearing on inner edges...o/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 4 May 2010 27,791 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 27,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BN02 YOU is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BN02 YOU, 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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BN02 YOU is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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