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GK57 URL

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,748 mi
Last recorded52,748 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 URL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 52,748 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 52,268 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 51,650 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 51,289 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 50,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 50,057 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 48,719 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 48,717 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 47,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perishing

Offside Front tyre is heavily worn on the inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre has some cracking/perishing

Fail 20 Aug 2018 47,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perishing

Offside Front tyre is heavily worn on the inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre has some cracking/perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2017 45,101 miles

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

exhaust centre section has a broken support bracket

Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,761 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,535 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2014 38,324 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 35,813 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,433 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,812 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 20,906 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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GK57 URL is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GK57 URL, 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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GK57 URL is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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