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NJ06 SFN

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,245 mi
Last recorded73,245 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 SFN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,245 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,842 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,390 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,550 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 37,550 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 SFN is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ06 SFN registered?

NJ06 SFN is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 July 2006.

Is NJ06 SFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ06 SFN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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