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BV06 ZKU

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,400 mi
Last recorded70,400 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 ZKU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 70,400 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 66,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 61,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2013 54,457 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 44,904 miles

front brakes worn low, rear tyres cracking on side walls.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,148 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 31,489 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 28,561 miles

sills covered

Fail 13 Feb 2010 28,469 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)

sills covered

Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,706 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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BV06 ZKU is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BV06 ZKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV06 ZKU registered?

BV06 ZKU is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is BV06 ZKU safe to buy?

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