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RA57 CDX

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,669 mi
Last recorded117,669 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 CDX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 117,669 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 117,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 114,035 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with plastic and exposed parts difficult to determine extent of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis and multiple suspension components corroded

Front brake discs in poor condition

Plastic sill covers restricting corrosion check

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear wheels possibly resistance from 4WD transmission system (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 114,034 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Plastic sill cover restricting view and corrosion may be far more substantial than area that can be assessed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with plastic and exposed parts difficult to determine extent of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis and multiple suspension components corroded

Front brake discs in poor condition

Plastic sill covers restricting corrosion check

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear wheels possibly resistance from 4WD transmission system (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 105,175 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with plastic and exposed parts difficult to determine extent of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels possibly resistance from 4WD transmission system (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2.6mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

chassis and multiple suspension components corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

plastic sill covers restricting corrosion check

Fail 20 Aug 2020 105,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with plastic and exposed parts difficult to determine extent of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2.6mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

chassis and multiple suspension components corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

plastic sill covers restricting corrosion check

Pass 24 Aug 2019 94,951 miles

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

plastic sill covers restricting corrosion check

Fail 23 Aug 2019 94,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

plastic sill covers restricting corrosion check

Pass 16 Aug 2018 85,364 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,048 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,953 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Noise detected at offside front wheel when rotated

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 64,833 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 64,806 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 May 2014 57,424 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,797 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2012 37,656 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 16,653 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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RA57 CDX is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RA57 CDX, 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 CDX registered?

RA57 CDX is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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