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FP56 CKU

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,223 mi
Last recorded99,223 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 CKU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 99,223 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 91,687 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing stork missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired near to rear suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached corrosion on spring cup (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 86,886 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 84,660 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 84,660 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 83,183 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 83,183 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 81,573 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 81,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 79,914 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 79,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 78,153 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 78,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 74,943 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,856 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 67,856 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 66,288 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 58,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,754 miles

front discs worn and corroded

front number plate slight damage

Pass 10 Jan 2011 44,833 miles

both wipers in poor condition

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,129 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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FP56 CKU is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP56 CKU, 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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FP56 CKU is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 January 2007.

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