2006 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · AE06 ZDT
2006 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 170,800 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE06 ZDT Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 170,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE06 ZDT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Subaru Forester (AE06 ZDT) between March 2009 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”.
AE06 ZDT Mileage History
- 17/03/200934,123 mi
- 19/03/201044,127 mi+10,004 mi
- 09/03/201152,281 mi+8,154 mi
- 06/03/201262,080 mi+9,799 mi
- 28/02/201368,923 mi+6,843 mi
- 25/03/201479,101 mi+10,178 mi
- 09/03/201587,774 mi+8,673 mi
- 04/03/201697,901 mi+10,127 mi
- 08/03/2017106,744 mi+8,843 mi
- 12/03/2018114,958 mi+8,214 mi
- 12/03/2018114,958 mi
- 14/03/2019123,164 mi+8,206 mi
- 27/02/2020132,969 mi+9,805 mi
- 18/05/2021137,956 mi+4,987 mi
- 04/05/2022143,731 mi+5,775 mi
- 04/05/2022143,731 mi
- 25/04/2023150,699 mi+6,968 mi
- 19/04/2024157,552 mi+6,853 mi
- 21/05/2024157,737 mi+185 mi
- 21/05/2024157,737 mi
- 06/05/2025164,257 mi+6,520 mi
- 05/05/2026170,621 mi+6,364 mi
- 26/06/2026170,800 mi+179 mi
Average of roughly 7,912 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Head Gasket Failure (2.5L Engines)Serious
The 2.5L EJ25 engine in the SG XT is prone to external coolant and oil leaks from the head gaskets, eventually leading to overheating. UK MOT data records engine oil/coolant leaks and exhaust leaks as a recurring failure area on this generation.
- Self-Levelling Suspension (SLS) FailureModerate
The original rear struts leak and sag over time, leaving the rear of the SG sitting low, especially when towing or loaded. Suspension is a leading MOT failure area on this generation, and genuine OEM SLS parts are expensive in the UK.
- Rear Subframe and Mounting Point CorrosionModerate
UK road salt attacks the rear subframe and its suspension mounting points, often before the body panels look especially rusty. Corrosion around prescribed areas is a recorded MOT failure on this generation and can become structural if ignored.
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