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GJ06 FZA

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

178,653 mi
Last recorded178,653 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 FZA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 178,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 171,158 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 165,137 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to next part (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 157,870 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 150,519 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 150,519 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 144,009 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 139,939 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 128,854 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 118,312 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing VERY heavily on the inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear tyre has some cracking/perishing and wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

Pass 27 Jan 2017 105,715 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 95,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake master cylinder level slightly low

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads worn

Fail 13 Feb 2016 95,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake master cylinder level slightly low

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads worn

rear nearside tyre tread small splits

Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,655 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Mar 2013 71,648 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,648 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,788 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,669 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,735 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,671 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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GJ06 FZA is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc 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 GJ06 FZA, 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 GJ06 FZA registered?

GJ06 FZA is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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