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AP57 RXY

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,539 mi
Last recorded134,539 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 RXY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 134,539 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 134,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner shoulder. NEEDS REPLACING 215-60-16 & punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 131,489 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 127,182 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts worn on shoulders 215-60-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 127,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts worn on shoulders 215-60-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 120,982 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 116,427 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 116,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 112,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 112,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Scrubbing Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 110,882 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 102,188 miles

Child seat loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front & Nsr worn badly on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 89,383 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 89,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,653 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rears 215-60-16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,175 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 68,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,258 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 61,868 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 53,565 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 44,529 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 9 Dec 2011 35,463 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 35,453 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 24,993 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 24,993 miles

Offside Front 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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AP57 RXY is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 AP57 RXY, 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 AP57 RXY registered?

AP57 RXY is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 December 2007.

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