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BT06 PNJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,681 mi
Last recorded108,681 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 PNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 108,681 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 108,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 104,309 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 102,213 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 96,775 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 91,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 91,900 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,976 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 86,090 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 86,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 81,817 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Aug 2018 81,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 75,562 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 69,648 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 61,721 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 55,643 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall condition (cracks)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,656 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 44,007 miles

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

o/s/r tyre side wall cracks

Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,501 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 36,478 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2010 27,717 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2009 21,305 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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BT06 PNJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BT06 PNJ, 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 BT06 PNJ registered?

BT06 PNJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 July 2006.

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