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MJ56 GGZ

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 GGZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight underside corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2019 155,260 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 155,260 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 153,649 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 149,719 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 136,376 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 118,681 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 100,389 miles

both front D bushes advanced wear

exhaust hangers poor

o/s front tyre low tread on edge

o/s rear tyre low tread

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,329 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut across the width of the tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside front tyre is on the tread depth limit ( outer edge )

Spare tyre has low tread

Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,068 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 69,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,668 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,284 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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MJ56 GGZ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MJ56 GGZ, 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 MJ56 GGZ registered?

MJ56 GGZ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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