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SY57 ECN

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,713 mi
Last recorded129,713 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 ECN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 129,713 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 129,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 124,636 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2019 120,040 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 113,818 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 113,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,895 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 100,556 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner edges

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear backbox deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2016 100,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner edges

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear backbox deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2015 88,079 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 88,079 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 74,498 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,498 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,342 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 57,817 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 47,628 miles

corrosion on both front discs

Pass 5 Nov 2010 33,573 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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SY57 ECN is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SY57 ECN, 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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SY57 ECN is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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