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MJ06 OGO

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,493 mi
Last recorded135,493 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 OGO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 135,493 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 135,493 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 115,291 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 105,588 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 89,972 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 83,360 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 76,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 76,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 71,528 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 66,556 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 61,230 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2014 54,962 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2013 50,658 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 44,755 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 38,701 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 33,286 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 24,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Note;-Scuff/scratches marks on nearside front wing/bumper. Scratches & dents on nearside doors.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OGO is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 MJ06 OGO, 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 OGO registered?

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

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