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SK57 VNO

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,105 mi
Last recorded159,105 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 VNO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 159,105 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 152,054 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play anti roll bar link rod ball joint has a small amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 152,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 141,787 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2020 141,784 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 133,661 miles

Exhaust parts corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 123,196 miles

o/s and n/s rear tie bar bushes slightly perished

Pass 9 Nov 2017 110,823 miles

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

engine management light on.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 103,811 miles

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

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

Pass 5 Nov 2015 98,166 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 98,166 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 90,848 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,403 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 68,619 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust hanger deteriorated

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,619 miles

centre exhaust hanger deteriorated

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,448 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn [inner face]

nearside rear tyre cracked on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2010 39,576 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 VNO is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SK57 VNO, 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 SK57 VNO registered?

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

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