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SJ57 TGV

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,756 mi
Last recorded134,756 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 TGV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 134,756 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 131,368 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 131,368 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 131,368 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 127,894 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 118,975 miles

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))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 118,974 miles

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 110,070 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 100,129 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 100,128 miles

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 95,517 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 95,517 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,840 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 80,236 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 80,236 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 70,423 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 61,064 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,729 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,266 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 42,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 37,562 miles

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)

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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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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What year was SJ57 TGV registered?

SJ57 TGV is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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