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FN06 ZZU

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,414 mi
Last recorded111,414 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 ZZU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 111,414 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 109,027 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 109,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 105,535 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 102,371 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 102,371 miles

Windscreen washer not working faulty pump (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 97,343 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 97,343 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2020 91,093 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2020 91,093 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 86,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 79,391 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 73,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2016 64,850 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 58,785 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,648 miles

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2014 54,648 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,679 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,826 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,083 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,452 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 ZZU is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FN06 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

FN06 ZZU is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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The MOT history for FN06 ZZU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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