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GJ57 OUV

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,365 mi
Last recorded147,365 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 OUV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 147,365 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 147,365 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 142,427 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 136,487 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 129,941 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 125,376 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 121,350 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 115,519 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 99,685 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 84,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215 /60/ 16 3mill left avon (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mill left (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 84,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215 /60/ 16 3mill left avon (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mill left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,581 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 75,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,435 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 53,920 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

baby seat in offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

baby seat offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 15 Oct 2013 45,479 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 38,528 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 30,327 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,554 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)

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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GJ57 OUV 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 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ57 OUV, 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 GJ57 OUV registered?

GJ57 OUV is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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