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BV06 ZPC

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,200 mi
Last recorded158,200 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 ZPC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 158,200 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 152,961 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 141,820 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 141,747 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 131,364 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 131,364 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 127,064 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 127,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 121,259 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 117,132 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 102,984 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,854 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 86,205 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 80,192 miles

Nearside Front headlamp, vertical beam adjuster damaged/broken but still functional

Pass 6 May 2015 74,420 miles

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

nearside front headlamp vertical beam adjuster broken

offside rear shock absorber has a heavily reduced damping effect

Pass 13 May 2014 68,221 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 62,667 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 54,432 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,200 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 45,200 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 36,235 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 29,022 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 ZPC is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZPC, 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 ZPC registered?

BV06 ZPC is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 May 2006.

Is BV06 ZPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV06 ZPC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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