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SP57 MSO

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,561 mi
Last recorded155,561 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 MSO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 155,561 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 146,325 miles

front d-bushes worn

rear anti-roll bar links worn

rear silencer corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2025 146,293 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

front d-bushes worn

rear anti-roll bar links worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 139,133 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner rack joint

exhaust mid silencer has small leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in rear anti-roll links

Pass 26 Jul 2023 129,362 miles

front tyres slightly perished and part worn

Pass 2 Aug 2022 126,627 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened On the end near the anti roll bar link (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Near the anti roll bar linkage mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported In wheel arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule In wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported In wheel arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Lower Rear of vehicle underneath has surface corrosion over all suspension components and body

Fail 2 Aug 2022 126,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened On the end near the anti roll bar link (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Near the anti roll bar linkage mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported In wheel arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule In wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported In wheel arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Lower Rear of vehicle underneath has surface corrosion over all suspension components and body

Pass 19 Aug 2021 122,078 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 122,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SIL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Aug 2020 115,781 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 115,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 110,757 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 103,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 94,927 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 94,927 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 86,611 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 86,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 79,276 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,117 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 8 Nov 2013 63,805 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,516 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 47,676 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 40,102 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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SP57 MSO is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SP57 MSO, 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 SP57 MSO registered?

SP57 MSO is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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