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NX06 UWJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

156,042 mi
Last recorded156,042 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX06 UWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 156,042 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 151,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 147,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 143,947 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 139,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 134,241 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 19 Jan 2016 130,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 114,924 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 93,323 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 93,323 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 71,227 miles

Front and Rear flexi brake pipes are secured with cable ties

Pass 20 Oct 2011 49,927 miles

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

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

outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

slight pitting to both rear brake discs

Pass 5 Oct 2010 29,989 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 12,785 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear wiper split

Pass 1 May 2009 12,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NX06 UWJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NX06 UWJ, 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 NX06 UWJ registered?

NX06 UWJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for NX06 UWJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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