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F294 FWJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

83,065 mi
Last recorded83,065 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF294 FWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 83,065 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 81,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 80,899 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 79,587 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 78,485 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,438 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 76,465 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 75,277 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,986 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 72,437 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 68,710 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 64,693 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 60,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear box corroded but not blowing

Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,934 miles

corrosion on exhaust

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge (215/60r16)

tested under wet conditions

Pass 7 Dec 2011 51,789 miles

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)

advise o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Dec 2010 42,642 miles

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)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 42,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,437 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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F294 FWJ 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 94.4%.

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 F294 FWJ, 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 F294 FWJ registered?

F294 FWJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is F294 FWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F294 FWJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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