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DG06 JHJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,244 mi
Last recorded126,244 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 JHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 126,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 121,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shield around shock absorber is corroded and holed but it is not load bearing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shield around shock absorber is corroded and holed but it is not load bearing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 121,455 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shield around shock absorber is corroded and holed but it is not load bearing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shield around shock absorber is corroded and holed but it is not load bearing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 117,110 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 113,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 108,234 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 104,491 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 100,585 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))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 100,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 13 Jul 2019 92,827 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2018 85,220 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 79,350 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 71,054 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,228 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,006 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,633 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,616 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 44,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,286 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,205 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,359 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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DG06 JHJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG06 JHJ, 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 DG06 JHJ registered?

DG06 JHJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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