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AE06 ZDT

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

170,800 mi
Last recorded170,800 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 ZDT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 170,800 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body undersealed

Fail 5 May 2026 170,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield below fuel tank insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 May 2025 164,257 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Centre. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Centre. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Centre. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Centre. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 157,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking around tread 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2024 157,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking around tread 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 157,552 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub frame holed and corroded both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre worn 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 150,699 miles

all SUSPENTION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 4 May 2022 143,731 miles

all rear suspention components corroded

Fail 4 May 2022 143,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all rear suspention components corroded

Pass 18 May 2021 137,956 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 132,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 123,164 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 114,958 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 114,958 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 106,744 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 97,901 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 87,774 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,101 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,923 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,080 miles

O/s/f tyre inner shoulder slightly worn

Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,281 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn / corroded

Both front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,127 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,123 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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AE06 ZDT is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AE06 ZDT, 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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AE06 ZDT is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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