CarVerify

Free Car Check

J5 NBC

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,603 mi
Last recorded75,603 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 NBC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 75,603 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 75,598 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 68,336 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 61,039 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 61,036 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 55,598 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 55,123 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 54,430 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 53,737 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 52,485 miles

small amount of wear in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 24 Sep 2018 50,134 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,573 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,244 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 44,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,509 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Sep 2014 36,341 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,362 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 31,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 26,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,583 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 23,453 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,047 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,357 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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J5 NBC is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J5 NBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J5 NBC?

You can check the full history of J5 NBC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J5 NBC registered?

J5 NBC is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is J5 NBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 NBC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J5 NBC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J5 NBC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.