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DK57 XMG

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,919 mi
Last recorded124,919 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 XMG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 124,919 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 115,040 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 115,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 106,909 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 95,455 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 95,455 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,340 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 72,242 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Pass 15 Aug 2014 72,242 miles

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

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Pass 14 Aug 2013 59,110 miles

all tyres have cracks in treads

Fail 14 Aug 2013 59,110 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres have cracks in treads

Fail 30 Aug 2012 47,982 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,982 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 38,840 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,113 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 29,113 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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DK57 XMG is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DK57 XMG, 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 DK57 XMG registered?

DK57 XMG is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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