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AK56 AHG

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,283 mi
Last recorded164,283 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 AHG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 164,283 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 160,194 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 160,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2023 153,025 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 147,312 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 142,842 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 142,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From front - rear to flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From front - rear to flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, inner and outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion underside and over components.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front - rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread. 215/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front - rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread. 215/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear propshaft mount outer bushes worn. Chalk marked.

Pass 19 Dec 2019 139,365 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 139,365 miles

Brake pivot excessively worn faulty ratchet on lever (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 137,548 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 136,482 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 130,566 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 121,776 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 113,010 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 103,717 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 97,373 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 89,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jan 2012 89,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Dec 2010 68,178 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 48,222 miles

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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AK56 AHG is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 77,495 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 AK56 AHG, 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 19 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK56 AHG registered?

AK56 AHG is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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