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SL57 ZMZ

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,435 mi
Last recorded106,435 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 ZMZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 106,435 miles

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

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

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

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

some brake pipes covered by grease making inspection difficult

Pass 2 Oct 2017 93,888 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

brake pipes coated in grease unable to check thoroughly

Fail 20 Sep 2017 93,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe leaking at tank area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

brake pipes coated in grease unable to check thoroughly

exhaust deteriorated and blowing at rear off rear silencer

Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,544 miles

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

child seat fitted at n/s/r so unable to check belt throughly

Fail 27 Sep 2016 80,544 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted at n/s/r so unable to check belt throughly

Pass 15 Sep 2015 70,461 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,362 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 56,738 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 47,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in offside rear shock absorber

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in offside rear shock absorber

Pass 31 Oct 2011 35,322 miles

both sills coverd

Pass 25 Oct 2010 27,699 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2010 27,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sill covers fitted

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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SL57 ZMZ is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SL57 ZMZ, 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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SL57 ZMZ is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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