MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE BROKEN OFF AT CENTER (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER SILLS HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER SILLS HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE BROKEN OFF AT CENTER (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER SILLS HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER SILLS HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust system corroded slightly blown at rear section
General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust system corroded slightly blown at rear section
General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 at joining valve (3.6.B.2c)
boot handle sticking
centre exhaust join and rear section of exhaust slightly corroded
centre heat shield insecure
front tyres wearing slightly on edges n/s/f is wearing close to wear bands 215-60-16
Front position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s 501 bulbs fitted x2 (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect re-positioned bulb (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 at joining valve (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)
boot handle sticking
centre exhaust join and rear section of exhaust slightly corroded
centre heat shield insecure
front tyres wearing slightly on edges n/s/f is wearing close to wear bands 215-60-16
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at joining valve (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
centre heat shield insecure
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SJ57 TGV is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 SJ57 TGV, 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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SJ57 TGV is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2007.
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