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BN06 WVW

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

141,050 mi
Last recorded141,050 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 WVW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 141,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 9 May 2025 141,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2024 127,746 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 127,746 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 123,799 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust manifold area? (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Note;- Radiator lower mounting bracket corroded in places

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 123,796 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (due to major leakage of exhaust gases) (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid [NO output of washer fluid?] (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid [weak output?] (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade worn too excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade worn too excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rear silencer assembly (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy Exhaust manifold area? (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 120,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Exhaust rear silencer, outer casing corroded & deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flange between centre catalyst to centre section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective At rear exhaust pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy possible leak manifold to downpipe(catalyst) area? (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside area(below coolant radiator) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside area of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 116,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/manifold area? (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer corroded & flaking at rear, near tailpipe

Note;- nearside headlamp washer jet missing/broken?

Note;- section of undertray/splash guard insecure?

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 116,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/manifold area? (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer corroded & flaking at rear, near tailpipe

Note;- nearside headlamp washer jet missing/broken?

Note;- section of undertray/splash guard insecure?

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 114,881 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 114,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/60r16. as marked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/60r16. as marked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 113,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, esp. on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note;- Nearside headlamp washer jet missing?

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,esp. on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 113,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, esp. on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Note;- Nearside headlamp washer jet missing?

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,esp. on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 111,697 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 111,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 110,682 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 108,846 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 105,504 miles

split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 2 Jan 2014 98,544 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Jan 2013 89,286 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 79,216 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 79,216 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 69,171 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Dec 2010 69,171 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2010 55,576 miles

Note;- nearside h/lamp washer jet broken & cover missing.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 55,253 miles

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

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

Note;- nearside h/lamp washer jet broken & cover missing.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,761 miles

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

Note;- N/s H/lamp washer jet/cover missing.

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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BN06 WVW is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BN06 WVW, 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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BN06 WVW is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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