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DG56 MHJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,321 mi
Last recorded124,321 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 MHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 124,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle under-seal

Pass 17 Jul 2025 119,658 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 119,658 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 112,977 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 107,565 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 104,276 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 104,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 100,838 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 100,838 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 97,899 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 95,613 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 93,453 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 90,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 82,866 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,036 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,293 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 70,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,160 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,444 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,304 miles

driver seat slightly inscure

o/s/f side repeater slightly inscure

Fail 22 Sep 2011 57,304 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

driver seat slightly inscure

o/s/f side repeater slightly inscure

Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s doormirror damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,102 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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DG56 MHJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc 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 DG56 MHJ, 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 DG56 MHJ registered?

DG56 MHJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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