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PL57 VJU

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,759 mi
Last recorded97,759 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 VJU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 97,759 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe assemblies. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 97,601 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe assemblies. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 96,136 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 94,241 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s under sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 90,047 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 87,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes going into brake Union are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 85,188 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 85,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 83,124 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,120 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 66,675 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 56,844 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 51,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,067 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,374 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 33,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,960 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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PL57 VJU is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PL57 VJU, 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 PL57 VJU registered?

PL57 VJU is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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