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DG57 NBA

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,630 mi
Last recorded153,630 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 NBA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 153,630 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining section corroded slightly / repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills underbody have surface corrosion visible (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails showing surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 153,532 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s/r and o/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining section corroded slightly / repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills underbody have surface corrosion visible (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails showing surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 144,853 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 135,661 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 135,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 123,520 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 123,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,515 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 111,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 90,917 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,903 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 81,903 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,514 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 75,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 64,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,632 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 41,450 miles

both front tyres worn on inner/outer edges

both rear tyres worn on inner/outer edges

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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DG57 NBA is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG57 NBA, 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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DG57 NBA is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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