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VK57 CYL

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,354 mi
Last recorded141,354 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 CYL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 May 2024 141,354 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 135,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe corroded apart from nsf. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 131,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 124,567 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close worn in middle 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in middle 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 118,964 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Dec 2018 116,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear ride height sensor bracket broken

Pass 26 Oct 2017 109,937 miles

engined

Pass 16 Dec 2016 104,093 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 98,678 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,425 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 83,719 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 75,515 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,179 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 47,467 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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VK57 CYL is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK57 CYL, 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 VK57 CYL registered?

VK57 CYL is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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