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PY57 AHK

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,144 mi
Last recorded135,144 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 AHK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 135,144 miles

underside chassis and suspension components heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Feb 2022 130,655 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 119,469 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 119,465 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 97,965 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side at top spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR END AND ALL COMPONENTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 97,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side at top spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR END AND ALL COMPONENTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 85,263 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING

N/S AND O/S FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS BEGINNING TO SPLIT

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,369 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 68,836 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 61,162 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 61,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 51,677 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 51,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 48,032 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,709 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,086 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 37,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE

O/S/R TRYE CRACKING AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE

Pass 16 Aug 2011 32,104 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,524 miles

all four tyres worn near wear bands

corrosion on brake discs

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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PY57 AHK 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 78.9%.

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 PY57 AHK, 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 PY57 AHK registered?

PY57 AHK is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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