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DG06 JHZ

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,290 mi
Last recorded149,290 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 JHZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 149,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 142,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 142,960 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 139,156 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 139,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BACK BOX HOLED. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 133,764 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 133,764 miles

Exhaust system insecure BACK BOX FRONT MOUNT (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure MIDDLE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 127,964 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 127,964 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 123,412 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 116,571 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 104,087 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 89,688 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,700 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 71,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 48,793 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,638 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 26,519 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 JHZ 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 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JHZ, 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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DG06 JHZ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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