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NJ06 SKD

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,670 mi
Last recorded99,670 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 SKD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2024 99,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 97,479 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 94,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 94,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 89,357 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear tyres 3mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 81,647 miles

Front exhaust flange corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,587 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 68,878 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,932 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 58,768 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,513 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 49,431 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,723 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,159 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,446 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,681 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 20,715 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 SKD is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey 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 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

NJ06 SKD is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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