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BT06 UTU

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,500 mi
Last recorded121,500 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 UTU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 121,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 117,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 117,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 114,948 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 103,008 miles

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON

Fail 11 Nov 2016 103,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON

Pass 16 Nov 2015 89,356 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 89,356 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 74,121 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 58,191 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 43,393 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 39,521 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 33,983 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 26,688 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,093 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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BT06 UTU is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT06 UTU, 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 BT06 UTU registered?

BT06 UTU is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is BT06 UTU safe to buy?

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