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GK57 UPP

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,592 mi
Last recorded121,592 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 UPP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 121,592 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 117,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Sep 2024 117,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 115,582 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 115,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 111,304 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 106,701 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front sensor on suspension arm bracket broken

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose unclipped

Pass 29 Sep 2020 102,359 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake hose securing clip missing

Fail 25 Sep 2020 102,289 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake hose securing clip missing

Pass 25 Apr 2019 91,472 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic trims fitted to both sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Apr 2019 91,472 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic trims fitted to both sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,221 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 84,177 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,492 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,409 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 65,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shields and outer plastic sill covers fitted as standard obscuring some testable components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 65,942 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shields and outer plastic sill covers fitted as standard obscuring some testable components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,258 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 44,719 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 41,866 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 36,328 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE WORN NEAR THE MIN IN THE CENTRE OF THE TREADS

NSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW IN THE CENTRE OF THE TREAD

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO 4WD

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK OSR SEAT BELT DUE CHILD SEAT FITTED

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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GK57 UPP 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 GK57 UPP, 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 GK57 UPP registered?

GK57 UPP is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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