CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ06 NZN

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,886 mi
Last recorded153,886 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 NZN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 153,886 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox wetting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front headlights outer lenses deteriorated/misted

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

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 19 Aug 2025 153,884 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear most small silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both front (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working hi level brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres cut to cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox wetting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front headlights outer lenses deteriorated/misted

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 Aug 2024 145,993 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox wetting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,5,3,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame and components corroded/flaking

Fail 20 Aug 2024 145,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp with ingress of water and deterioration affecting beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox wetting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,5,3,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame and components corroded/flaking

Pass 9 Aug 2023 144,010 miles

Engine wetting oil

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner [d] bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front headlights outer lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front head light with ingress of water

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,4,3,mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 141,829 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 136,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 133,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 19 Aug 2019 127,845 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 115,709 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 109,915 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 109,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 109,855 miles

Engine light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 109,855 miles

Engine light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 90,669 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,343 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 75,343 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,989 miles

n/s/f headlight worked once tapped

o/s/f sidelight worked once tapped

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,873 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 40,691 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,464 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 27,151 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 19,058 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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ06 NZN is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc 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 EJ06 NZN, 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

How do I check the history of EJ06 NZN?

You can check the full history of EJ06 NZN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ06 NZN registered?

EJ06 NZN is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 June 2006.

Is EJ06 NZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ06 NZN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ06 NZN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ06 NZN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.