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NJ06 SCX

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,876 mi
Last recorded116,876 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 SCX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 116,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 109,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 103,299 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 103,294 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 97,438 miles

Front exhaust flexi corroded but system not blowing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 91,575 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 91,572 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,648 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 74,382 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,629 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 65,281 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2013 60,134 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 54,074 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,195 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,890 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,231 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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NJ06 SCX 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 NJ06 SCX, 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 NJ06 SCX registered?

NJ06 SCX is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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