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BN06 WYL

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,690 mi
Last recorded130,690 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 WYL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2023 130,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on dash (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside and offside inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind catalic converter exhaust pipe wrapped and repaired also excesively corroded and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge still 3.5mm thread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 129,584 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 128,454 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 128,453 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 127,509 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 127,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 126,330 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust back box off (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect steamed up (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 123,235 miles

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2018 118,231 miles

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

eml on

Fail 23 Feb 2018 118,229 miles

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

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

eml on

heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2016 110,599 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 110,598 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 104,554 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 104,510 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 104,503 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 93,353 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,945 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2012 69,816 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 58,779 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 48,085 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,369 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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BN06 WYL is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WYL, 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 WYL is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 April 2006.

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