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FN57 HDL

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

171,199 mi
Last recorded171,199 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 HDL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 171,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 162,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 155,568 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 148,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 142,271 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 134,691 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 134,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 126,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2020 126,673 miles

Brake performance not tested 4 wheel drive vehicle.unable to carry out decelerometer test on the road due to illegal tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 117,825 miles

Engine covers / Under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 117,825 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Engine covers / Under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 108,796 miles

Nearside Front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2018 108,796 miles

Nearside Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2017 96,950 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn

Fail 16 Mar 2017 96,950 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn

Pass 6 Jul 2016 94,987 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,234 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 87,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 78,663 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,329 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 68,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,454 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,961 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,217 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 44,217 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FN57 HDL is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FN57 HDL, 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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FN57 HDL is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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