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MJI 5999

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,322 mi
Last recorded140,322 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJI 5999
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 140,322 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 139,662 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 134,202 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion all over chasiss and suspension componants

Pass 1 Aug 2024 129,085 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 129,036 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rotted into hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases unable to see due to engine cover (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 121,514 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 117,997 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 111,650 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2020 107,261 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 102,759 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 99,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 96,643 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Aug 2017 96,633 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 89,116 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 84,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,684 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,074 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 53,921 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,037 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,677 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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MJI 5999 is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MJI 5999, 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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MJI 5999 is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 September 2006.

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