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MH06 UYJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,195 mi
Last recorded95,195 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 UYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 95,195 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 93,873 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 90,662 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 86,668 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 86,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 84,261 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 83,458 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 83,441 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 81,324 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,075 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 70,914 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 65,043 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 57,538 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 49,028 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 39,865 miles

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

Offside front strut / damper has slight misting

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 34,176 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 31,045 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 18,426 miles

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

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

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 UYJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MH06 UYJ, 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

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What year was MH06 UYJ registered?

MH06 UYJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is MH06 UYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH06 UYJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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