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EY55 BFV

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

218,056 mi
Last recorded218,056 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 BFV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 218,056 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 206,686 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 199,086 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 190,670 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 178,844 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 169,300 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 157,620 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 147,996 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 138,904 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 133,863 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 117,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 106,019 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 106,019 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine management light on

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

Rear brake discs corroded and wearing low

Pass 31 Oct 2012 91,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 91,193 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre exhaust box cracked and slight blow

Pass 22 Nov 2011 82,094 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2010 63,358 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Nov 2010 62,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Slight bind on offside front brake

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,258 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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EY55 BFV is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EY55 BFV, 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 EY55 BFV registered?

EY55 BFV is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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