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RV57 VZJ

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,611 mi
Last recorded133,611 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 VZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 133,611 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 129,472 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 129,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 123,393 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 123,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,162 miles

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

metal brake pipe next to fuel tank starting to rust

off side rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2019 112,841 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 112,841 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect off side lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 105,792 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 98,032 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 98,032 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 90,144 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,217 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,571 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 72,571 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,013 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 55,299 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 45,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,262 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,208 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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RV57 VZJ is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV57 VZJ, 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 RV57 VZJ registered?

RV57 VZJ is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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