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CX57 SHZ

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,406 mi
Last recorded151,406 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 SHZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 151,406 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 149,956 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 148,641 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 145,611 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 135,606 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 135,606 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 135,603 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm and bracket missing (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken bracket (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil low

Pass 24 Nov 2018 133,495 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 133,495 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases deteriorated rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 119,630 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 119,630 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 101,079 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 100,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer holed (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,058 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 93,058 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mount broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,222 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 58,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 58,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2011 40,799 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,166 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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CX57 SHZ is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX57 SHZ, 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 CX57 SHZ registered?

CX57 SHZ is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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