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NL57 ZWN

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,659 mi
Last recorded135,659 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 ZWN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 135,659 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 126,265 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 126,263 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 123,696 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 115,508 miles

Aux drive belt worn

Front-centre exhaust flange weak/ slight blow

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2015 115,508 miles

Aux drive belt worn

Front-centre exhaust flange weak/ slight blow

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2014 102,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded (o/s union block)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 102,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded (o/s union block)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 89,461 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,798 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 61,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 61,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,352 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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NL57 ZWN is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 NL57 ZWN, 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 NL57 ZWN registered?

NL57 ZWN is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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