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MJ06 OGN

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,452 mi
Last recorded107,452 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 OGN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 107,452 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 104,594 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust starting underneath. structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 104,594 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust starting underneath. structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 104,546 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 103,153 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 100,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 97,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 92,973 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 88,661 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 88,661 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 87,210 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2016 81,636 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,895 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 69,493 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,791 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 61,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,229 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 46,546 miles

Both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edges.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 46,546 miles

Both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edges.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,014 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,382 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 29,382 miles

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

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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MJ06 OGN is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MJ06 OGN, 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 MJ06 OGN registered?

MJ06 OGN is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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