MOT Status
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181,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
General age related surface corrosion evident underneath
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bracket broken causing a hole. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre section bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Inner Sill corroded.
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner Sill slightly corroded.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bracket broken causing a hole. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre section bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Inner Sill corroded.
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner Sill slightly corroded.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges and perishing in the primary treads (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm upper bush is perished and starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed drivers door catches the front wing when opening (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm upper bush is perished and starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sound deadening material not fully secure loose on the O/S (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges and perishing in the primary treads (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm upper bush is perished and starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed drivers door catches the front wing when opening (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm upper bush is perished and starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sound deadening material not fully secure loose on the O/S (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Advise brake fluid change
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp is missing (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front tyre is perishing in the primary treads and on the inner edge
Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm bush is starting to perish
Offside Rear Lower suspension arm bush is starting to perish
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose Split on the edge (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps led lamps fitted emit very little light (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Led lamp fitted emits very little light (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advise brake fluid change
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp is missing (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front tyre is perishing in the primary treads and on the inner edge
Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm bush is starting to perish
Offside Rear Lower suspension arm bush is starting to perish
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Small play ()
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat navs + other device removed from field of view ()
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking on to cat heat shield (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn to excess tread only 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Small play ()
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat navs + other device removed from field of view ()
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking on to cat heat shield (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn to excess tread only 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Both front tyres wearing on inside edge
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres wearing on inside edge
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
OSR tyre wearing on inside and outside edge
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
OSR tyre wearing on inside and outside edge
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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BK57 WDF is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 BK57 WDF, 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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BK57 WDF is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2007.
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