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SK57 VNN

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,812 mi
Last recorded155,812 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 VNN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 155,812 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 146,106 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 136,571 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 129,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 122,757 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 119,213 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 101,973 miles

heavy corrosion on floorpan, sills and subframes

Fail 9 Apr 2019 101,968 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,081 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 73,598 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside front wiper blades showing signs of deterioration

nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of wear on inside edges

nearside front tyre showing 1.8 to 3mm and bald on inside edge

offside front brake binding slightly

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under covers]

Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear general corrosion on all suspension parts

Pass 15 May 2015 45,906 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,005 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted(inside face)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 42,525 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 42,525 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,709 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 39,709 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,337 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 18,103 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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SK57 VNN is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SK57 VNN, 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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SK57 VNN is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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