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EJ06 NZK

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,932 mi
Last recorded164,932 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 NZK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 164,932 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 153,983 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 144,982 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 136,096 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 136,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 128,725 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 128,725 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 122,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 119,181 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 112,835 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 105,795 miles

Front tyres worn on edges and cracking

Fail 29 Jan 2018 105,795 miles

Front tyres worn on edges and cracking

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 100,651 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 100,651 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 92,173 miles

Child seats fitted in Rear seats

Fail 30 Jan 2016 92,173 miles

Child seats fitted in Rear seats

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 856,671 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 80,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 80,718 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 72,405 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 68,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,610 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 55,564 miles

Plastic covers fitted to sills, not allowing full inspection of that area

Pass 6 Jun 2009 36,030 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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EJ06 NZK is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ06 NZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ06 NZK registered?

EJ06 NZK is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 June 2006.

Is EJ06 NZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ06 NZK shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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