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DU06 FGJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,319 mi
Last recorded145,319 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 FGJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 145,319 miles

Engine oil level low.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 143,255 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 143,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 141,426 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 141,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2022 138,575 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 134,033 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 125,617 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn low and starting to go out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 114,553 miles

215/55r17

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 114,553 miles

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

215/55r17

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 104,443 miles

both rear shock absorbers damp

clutch pedal heavy

Pass 27 Nov 2013 94,302 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 84,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 73,586 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 73,582 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,615 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 45,336 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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DU06 FGJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU06 FGJ, 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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DU06 FGJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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