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EF57 CVL

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,128 mi
Last recorded73,128 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 CVL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 73,128 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 59,393 miles

All steering/suspension components corroded (except N/S/R shock).

Exhaust front heat shield loose/rattling.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 59,393 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face heavily corroded/scored. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

All steering/suspension components corroded (except N/S/R shock).

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front ARB droplink ball joint dust covers deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust front heat shield loose/rattling.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy, not affecting beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several small chips in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 59,356 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Negative terminal. (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Both drop link ball joint dust covers deteriorated.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front fog light inoperable nearside and lens broken offside.

Fail 23 Jan 2021 59,351 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides beam images weak (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 2156016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded at rear flex hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 57,978 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 54,512 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 54,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 50,909 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 46,251 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 41,797 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 41,797 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 41,797 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,748 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 33,451 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 29,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 29,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 23,214 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 18,058 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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EF57 CVL is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EF57 CVL, 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 EF57 CVL registered?

EF57 CVL is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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