SUBARU FORESTER BF06YWL has 25 MOTs

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This 2006 SUBARU FORESTER has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 188,625 miles 11 months ago on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 07:35.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

BF06YWL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 2026188,625 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
FAILED24TH NOVEMBER 2025188,536 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Very Low/close To Cords On Inner Edge Of Tread (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  15. MAJOR - Brake Performance Unable To Be Tested Due To Condition Of Offside Front Tyre (decelerometer Test) (1.2.1 (g))
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 202428TH NOVEMBER 2025181,367 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Slightly Reduced Output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Slightly Reduced Output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Very Low On Inner Edge Of Tread
FAILED21ST NOVEMBER 2024181,367 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Slightly Reduced Output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Slightly Reduced Output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Very Low On Inner Edge Of Tread
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 202328TH NOVEMBER 2024175,209 MI
FAILED21ST NOVEMBER 2023175,209 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 202228TH NOVEMBER 2023167,876 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED25TH JANUARY 202227TH JANUARY 2023163,983 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH JANUARY 202127TH JANUARY 2022159,378 MI
PASSED15TH JANUARY 202024TH JANUARY 2021155,297 MI
PASSED9TH JANUARY 201924TH JANUARY 2020152,709 MI
PASSED10TH JANUARY 201824TH JANUARY 2019147,272 MI
PASSED20TH JANUARY 201724TH JANUARY 2018142,357 MI
PASSED25TH JANUARY 201624TH JANUARY 2017136,894 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Is Wearing Heavily On The Inner Shoulder
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On The Outer Shoulder
FAILED21ST JANUARY 2016136,853 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Number Plate Light Is Dim, Benefit Given.
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Are Worn On Shoulders.
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Valve Stem Seriously Damaged Splitting (4.1.d.1e)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Valve Stem Seriously Damaged Splitting (4.1.d.1e)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Valve Stem Seriously Damaged Splitting (4.1.d.1e)
  8. FAIL - Offside Front Wheel Nut(s) Missing (4.2.a.1e)
PASSED19TH JANUARY 201520TH JANUARY 2016129,912 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Gearbox Is Leaking Oil.
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Front Wipers Are Getting Smeary.
FAILED19TH JANUARY 2015129,912 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Gearbox Is Leaking Oil.
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Front Wipers Are Getting Smeary.
PASSED17TH JANUARY 201420TH JANUARY 2015124,791 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201320TH JANUARY 2014115,833 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED16TH JANUARY 2012109,574 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking
PASSED16TH JANUARY 201220TH JANUARY 2013109,574 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201120TH JANUARY 2012100,747 MI
PASSED21ST JANUARY 201020TH JANUARY 201190,509 MI
FAILED21ST JANUARY 201090,509 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED3RD MARCH 200923RD MARCH 201070,347 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BF06YWL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

BF06YWL MOT Comments

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BF06YWL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 188,625 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,928 miles

BF06YWL FAQs

This Subaru Forester with registration BF06YWL was manufactured on Thursday 23rd March 2006 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 188,625 miles, so this Subaru has travelled an average of 9,928 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Subaru Forester beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BF06YWL has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Subaru Forester has had 21 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 11 Minor, 6 Major, 1 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Subaru Forester is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does BF06YWL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 13th October 2026 BF06YWL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BF06YWL Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 13th October 2026 BF06YWL does have Tax. Read more

When does BF06YWL Tax expire?

The current Tax for BF06YWL will expire in 9 months on Thursday 1st July 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BF06YWL MOT expire?

The current MOT for BF06YWL will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. Read more

When did BF06YWL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BF06YWL was on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 07:35. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BF06YWL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for BF06YWL we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BF06YWL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for BF06YWL we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BF06YWL?

BF06YWL is registered as a 2006 Subaru Forester. Read more

How many miles has BF06YWL done?

The odometer reading for BF06YWL at the last MOT in December 2025 was 188,625 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,928 miles per year. Read more

How old is BF06YWL?

The vehicle BF06YWL was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 23rd March 2006. Read more

What colour is BF06YWL?

The official colour of BF06YWL is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BF06YWL have?

BF06YWL has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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