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RA57 CDY

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,089 mi
Last recorded123,089 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 123,089 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,506 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 101,053 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 94,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 94,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,755 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 83,716 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 83,716 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 73,078 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

both rear tyres worn low on shoulders

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,122 miles

n/s rear tyre worn low on outer shoulder.

o/s rear tyre deteriorated, cracks to tread area.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 55,250 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks in tread area.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 47,944 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 16 Nov 2011 38,912 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,085 miles

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder.

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder.

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 CDY is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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