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KL57 FOK

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,587 mi
Last recorded131,587 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL57 FOK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 131,587 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 129,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 127,130 miles

7 pin adapter fitted to the electrical socket

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 127,130 miles

7 pin adapter fitted to the electrical socket

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 121,549 miles

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

underneath all undersealed

Pass 8 Oct 2021 111,994 miles

Some brake pipes greased.

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satellite navigation fitted. ()

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 111,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satellite navigation fitted. ()

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

Some brake pipes greased.

Pass 12 Oct 2020 97,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 85,773 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 80,280 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear lamp lens broken

Pass 1 Dec 2017 69,689 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 69,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 57,989 miles

THICK MUD OVER REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTS AND FIXINGS AND SHOCK ABSORBERS,

Fail 2 Dec 2016 57,989 miles

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

THICK MUD OVER REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTS AND FIXINGS AND SHOCK ABSORBERS,

Pass 7 Dec 2015 46,434 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 41,488 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking outer sidewalls

Fail 6 Dec 2014 41,488 miles

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

both rear tyres slight cracking outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Dec 2013 37,215 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 37,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 31,397 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 28,299 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 22,725 miles

body / bumper damage

Fail 9 Dec 2010 22,725 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

body / bumper damage

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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KL57 FOK is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KL57 FOK, 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 KL57 FOK registered?

KL57 FOK is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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