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NJ06 ZGM

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,163 mi
Last recorded97,163 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 ZGM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 97,163 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 96,479 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 94,453 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 88,074 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 88,074 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 88,069 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 88,052 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 88,052 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2016 84,440 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 84,437 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 77,228 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,033 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,286 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust in poor condition

rear tyres worn

Fail 6 Mar 2013 53,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust in poor condition

rear tyres worn

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,484 miles

nearside rear brake disc pitted

offside rear tyre cracking and nail in

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 6 Mar 2012 45,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake disc pitted

offside rear tyre cracking and nail in

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,735 miles

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,036 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,987 miles

front discs deteriating. front pads low.

rear wiperblade deteriated.

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 ZGM is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZGM, 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

How do I check the history of NJ06 ZGM?

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What year was NJ06 ZGM registered?

NJ06 ZGM is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is NJ06 ZGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ06 ZGM shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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