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SK57 VPJ

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,479 mi
Last recorded151,479 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 151,479 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 151,478 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2018 133,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 133,914 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 110,725 miles

Rear back box casing deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2017 110,725 miles

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

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

Rear back box casing deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2016 90,758 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Diff oil seal slightly leaking

Fail 20 Oct 2016 90,758 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Diff oil seal slightly leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2015 79,897 miles

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

advise all tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 7 Oct 2015 79,897 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger (7.1.1)

advise all tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 10 Oct 2014 64,181 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,770 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 35,188 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 19,912 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 15,675 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 VPJ is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

SK57 VPJ is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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