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ST57 HGN

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,135 mi
Last recorded147,135 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 HGN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019 147,135 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heat shield insecure and hanging down

Pass 13 Apr 2018 137,842 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Body has slight corrosion sills at jacking point and rear subframe mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion small hole corroded into spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 137,842 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Body has slight corrosion sills at jacking point and rear subframe mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion small hole corroded into spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 132,093 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 122,709 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 110,319 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 110,319 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,740 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 96,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 84,231 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,698 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 57,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

tailgate handle sticks in

Pass 17 Nov 2010 57,061 miles

tailgate handle sticks in

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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ST57 HGN is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ST57 HGN, 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 ST57 HGN registered?

ST57 HGN is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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