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PX06 JHZ

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,796 mi
Last recorded146,796 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 JHZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 146,796 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 132,238 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 131,659 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 131,652 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 130,297 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 128,903 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 127,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 127,966 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 125,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 124,611 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 123,433 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 123,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 118,196 miles

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

Front both tyres feathering on both inner and outer treads

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front uppers (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 118,196 miles

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

Front both tyres feathering on both inner and outer treads

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)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front uppers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 109,966 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 99,720 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,594 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 87,091 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 87,091 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 82,017 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 61,948 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 61,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PX06 JHZ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PX06 JHZ, 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 PX06 JHZ registered?

PX06 JHZ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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