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LG57 RYX

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

181,586 mi
Last recorded181,586 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 RYX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 181,586 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake performance only just met

Fail 26 Jan 2026 181,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake performance only just met

Pass 29 Jan 2025 168,970 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 168,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 157,177 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 157,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 143,982 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 143,982 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 138,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to 1.6mm on outer edge of treat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 138,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to 1.6mm on outer edge of treat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 126,270 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 126,270 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 120,961 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 112,961 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 112,906 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 104,409 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2016 94,159 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 85,432 miles

left hand front tyre edged off badly

right hand rear tyre just 2.9 mm

Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,395 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 75,395 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,468 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,261 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 45,120 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,649 miles

rear pads low

Fail 6 Sep 2011 31,649 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear pads low

Pass 7 Sep 2010 23,453 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 23,453 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

front pads low

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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LG57 RYX is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 LG57 RYX, 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 LG57 RYX registered?

LG57 RYX is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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The MOT history for LG57 RYX shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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