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SK57 VPD

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,619 mi
Last recorded138,619 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 138,619 miles

All rear suspension bushes perished

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 136,747 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 136,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 120,595 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 112,351 miles

areas of underside corroded inc chassis at rear top mount areas and rear anti roll bar areas

n/s/f brake pipe has slight pitting

suspension components corroded eg front/rear arms, shocks etc

Fail 10 Jun 2019 112,351 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

areas of underside corroded inc chassis at rear top mount areas and rear anti roll bar areas

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

front brakes in poor condition, maybe req

n/s/f brake pipe has slight pitting

suspension components corroded eg front/rear arms, shocks etc

Pass 14 Jun 2018 108,315 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 108,315 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 104,367 miles

slight corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

slight wear in numerous suspension components

underside has slight corrosion (eg rear inner sills etc) outer sill covers fitted

wipers poor

Fail 2 Jun 2017 104,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

slight wear in numerous suspension components

underside has slight corrosion (eg rear inner sills etc) outer sill covers fitted

wipers poor

Pass 2 Jun 2016 100,809 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 100,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 6 May 2015 97,251 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 93,137 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 86,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 86,956 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 70,961 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,169 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VPD is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VPD, 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 VPD is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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