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KM06 BJF

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,900 mi
Last recorded145,900 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 BJF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 145,900 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 135,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers on sills innner and outer sills both sides can not be viwed. inner and outer sill has body filler on it rear both sides .

front and rear breake pipes .

under tray fitted to the car

Pass 22 Jul 2022 127,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 119,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front disc pitted

under tray fitted to the car . covers on sills innner and outer sills both sides can not be viwed. inner and outer sill has body filler on it rear both sides .

Pass 24 Jun 2020 115,004 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 109,081 miles

Nearside Front top mount perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 108,944 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top mount perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 97,840 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,233 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres cracking

Rear nearside and offside tyres cracking and wearing on inner and outer edges

engine management light iluminated

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,932 miles

EML on

light damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 7 Apr 2016 81,932 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

EML on

light damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake slightly binding

Rear exhaust corroded

Wipers smear screen

Pass 25 Mar 2014 69,584 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,251 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,722 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,687 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,235 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,174 miles

near side rear tyre slight wear on the outer edge

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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KM06 BJF is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KM06 BJF, 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 KM06 BJF registered?

KM06 BJF is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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