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BP06 TOU

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,783 mi
Last recorded232,783 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 TOU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 232,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 232,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 223,383 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 210,251 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 195,910 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 183,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 183,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 170,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both headlights have poor patterns

Pass 16 Aug 2016 153,426 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 138,845 miles

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

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

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

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)

cluch pedle rubber worn.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 138,845 miles

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

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)

cluch pedle rubber worn.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 123,259 miles

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

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

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

offside rear shock absorber worn

Pass 6 Aug 2013 108,928 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 108,928 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 96,582 miles

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

poor pattern on o/s headlight

Pass 22 Aug 2012 96,582 miles

poor pattern on o/s headlight

Pass 19 Aug 2011 85,766 miles

steering wheel not in staight ahead position

Fail 19 Aug 2011 85,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake disc rusty advise inspect front pads

steering wheel not in staight ahead position

Fail 19 Aug 2010 74,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 74,086 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,280 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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BP06 TOU is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 BP06 TOU, 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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BP06 TOU is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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