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FN57 OEX

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,191 mi
Last recorded121,191 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 OEX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 121,191 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle has been under sealed.

Fail 3 Jan 2024 121,183 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle has been under sealed.

Pass 5 Jan 2023 112,254 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 106,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 106,978 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 94,876 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 94,875 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 93,190 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 90,334 miles

brake pipes coated in plastic and underseal

Pass 16 Apr 2018 90,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 87,639 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 83,700 miles

Advise front number plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2016 83,700 miles

Advise front number plate deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,282 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 66,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2014 66,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2013 47,362 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 47,362 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,091 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 17,779 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 15,581 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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FN57 OEX is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OEX, 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 FN57 OEX registered?

FN57 OEX is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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