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NJ06 ZHC

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,158 mi
Last recorded152,158 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 ZHC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 152,158 miles

Nearside Front bumper slight damage

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 141,645 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 141,343 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 129,808 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 129,808 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 119,588 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 108,107 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 108,107 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 98,666 miles

slight cracking to tyres.

slight damage to front registration plate.

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes.

Fail 23 Feb 2015 98,664 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight cracking to tyres.

slight damage to front registration plate.

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes.

Fail 23 Dec 2014 98,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on insides

Pass 8 Apr 2014 92,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 85,809 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 85,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,633 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 72,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 May 2011 72,040 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2010 62,014 miles

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

O/S/F tyer unevenly worn

Pass 15 May 2009 50,525 miles

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

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 ZHC is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ZHC, 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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NJ06 ZHC is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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