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FX06 ZZJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,059 mi
Last recorded114,059 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 ZZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 114,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Disc Edges Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 111,273 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear under the vehicle surface rust

Pass 24 May 2024 108,563 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 107,238 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear surface rust

Pass 8 Mar 2022 105,476 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 105,462 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 102,119 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 96,693 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 92,285 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 92,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 88,122 miles

***ENGINE FAULT*** warning lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Aug 2016 85,306 miles

***ENGINE FAULT*** warning lamp illuminated

Fail 1 Aug 2016 85,278 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

***ENGINE FAULT*** warning lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Mar 2015 77,248 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 67,422 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,676 miles

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

both front discs badly worn/corroded on inner faces

Pass 15 Feb 2012 53,852 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,772 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,649 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,081 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread , advise replacement

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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FX06 ZZJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FX06 ZZJ, 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 FX06 ZZJ registered?

FX06 ZZJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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