MOT Status
ValidMileage
164,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
SILL COVERS FITTED
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
SILL COVERS FITTED
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner and outer side walls perished of tyre
Offside Rear Inner and outer side walls perished of tyre
Rear EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust system corroded
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lenses deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust system corroded
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
4x4 vehicle tapley brake test
child seat fitted r/o/s
exhaust very rusty esp rear box
front tyres worn on edges
rear axle bushes noted worn (lower front arm bushes )
both rear tyres have perishing cracks
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres have perishing cracks
advise front pads and discs wearing low
advise poor electrical contact n/s/f sidelight and o/s/r no plate light
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN57 HKB is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 BN57 HKB, 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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BN57 HKB is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2007.
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