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MH06 USG

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,967 mi
Last recorded140,967 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 USG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 140,967 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 138,313 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 133,966 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier secured (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ac aux belt missing

battery positive terminal loose

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2021 132,441 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 132,441 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 131,020 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 131,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside front (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no clear/clean image projected (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

spare tyre slightly deflated/under pressure

Pass 18 Dec 2018 118,231 miles

excessive amounts of mud and dirt covering testable items beneath vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2018 108,159 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 108,159 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 103,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 95,214 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 95,214 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,444 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 88,315 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

EML warning light is on

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,399 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2013 75,679 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2012 61,005 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 61,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 45,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,882 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,476 miles

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

handbrake has long travel

Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,278 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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MH06 USG is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MH06 USG, 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 MH06 USG registered?

MH06 USG is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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