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FN06 ZZT

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,784 mi
Last recorded144,784 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 ZZT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 144,784 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 144,784 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 140,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 134,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 133,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 133,934 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 132,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 129,421 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 124,141 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 124,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 114,893 miles

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

mid exhaust bracket rusted off / rattle

possible trailer socket fault - ns position light

service brake effort pulls to left slightly

Fail 7 Dec 2016 114,893 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

mid exhaust bracket rusted off / rattle

possible trailer socket fault - ns position light

service brake effort pulls to left slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2015 101,494 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 88,569 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 88,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 76,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 66,815 miles

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

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

advise all tyres feathering on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2011 57,799 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,385 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,779 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,844 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 ZZT is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FN06 ZZT, 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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FN06 ZZT is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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