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MV57 FGK

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,662 mi
Last recorded99,662 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 FGK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 99,662 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2021 93,893 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 89,700 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 89,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from centre to rear section. Repaired. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 84,176 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 84,172 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,685 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 75,685 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 67,858 miles

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

all tyres edge wear

covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,854 miles

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

light corrosion/scoring discs

rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 58,854 miles

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

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

light corrosion/scoring discs

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush 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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 44,061 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,061 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 37,391 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,912 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 29,912 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 19,899 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 19,899 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 13,242 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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MV57 FGK is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MV57 FGK, 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 MV57 FGK registered?

MV57 FGK is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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