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KY57 JUJ

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,997 mi
Last recorded136,997 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 JUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 136,997 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock top Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 130,147 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 122,675 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 122,675 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 115,951 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 115,951 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 110,380 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 101,160 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 98,270 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 94,794 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 89,083 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 82,982 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 76,904 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,441 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 62,519 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,984 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,911 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,591 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 26,959 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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KY57 JUJ 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 KY57 JUJ, 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 KY57 JUJ registered?

KY57 JUJ is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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