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FN06 ZZE

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,054 mi
Last recorded180,054 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 ZZE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 180,054 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 180,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment centre (7.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 168,710 miles

Covers fitted.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 168,617 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Washers could be improved.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 155,758 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 142,739 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 135,968 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken on middle section of exhaust

Pass 6 Mar 2015 135,968 miles

exhaust bracket broken on middle section of exhaust

Fail 11 Feb 2014 117,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 117,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 101,364 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 88,916 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 77,746 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 67,719 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,354 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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FN06 ZZE is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FN06 ZZE, 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 FN06 ZZE registered?

FN06 ZZE is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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