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RA57 CDV

2007 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,562 mi
Last recorded100,562 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 CDV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 100,562 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 100,560 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 99,811 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 98,401 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 98,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 95,760 miles

Front fog lamps inoperative.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 92,431 miles

Front fog lamps inoperative.

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR,NSR & NSF . All years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 91,821 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 91,116 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 88,965 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 88,963 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS&OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 86,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS&OS (2.4.G.2)

One rear exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 83,984 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS&OS (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 80,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 76,516 miles

Front brake disc's slightly pitted.

OSF tyre tread wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 72,128 miles

Front brake disc's slightly pitted.

Tailgate handle seizing.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 68,200 miles

Light corrosion on front brake disc's.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 64,674 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 60,389 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 4 Nov 2010 59,641 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 4 Nov 2010 59,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

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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RA57 CDV is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RA57 CDV, 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 RA57 CDV registered?

RA57 CDV is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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