MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,841 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Underbody corrosion
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front x2 damage to tyre outer sidewalls
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 inner wheelarches,innersills,doorshuts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner whelarches,innersills and doorshut areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
some corrosion to exhaust
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch and seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake binding
Nearside Front some corrosion to brake disc
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner whelarches,innersills and doorshut areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
some corrosion to exhaust
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills ,inner wheelarches and door shut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms,both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outersills in door shut areas,both innersills and inner wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion throughout exhaust including catalyst flange
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wheelarches/innersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
some corrosion to exhaust
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wheelarches/innersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
some corrosion to exhaust
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavily worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavily worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint,also corrosion throughout (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (7.1.2)
some corrosion to mid and rear exhaust
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,both (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (7.1.2)
some corrosion to mid and rear exhaust
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (7.1.2)
centre and rear exhaust corroded
Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (7.1.2)
centre and rear exhaust corroded
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower wishbones (2.4.G.1)
centre and rear exhausts very rusty
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
some corrosion in centre and rear exhausts
some corrosion in centre and rear exhausts
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
centre and rear exhausts very rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre and rear exhausts very rusty
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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DV57 BFZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.
Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 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 DV57 BFZ, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DV57 BFZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 January 2008.
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