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VN57 PZL

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,016 mi
Last recorded66,016 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 PZL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 66,016 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively main bar corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 66,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively main bar corroded (6.1.6 (a))

rear heatshield some fixings loose

Pass 28 Jan 2025 59,121 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 47,763 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 38,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 28,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 24,387 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 23,512 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 22,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded brake pad not operating on that surface but passes the brake test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 21,647 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 21,646 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 20,335 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 19,591 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 17,375 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 15,367 miles

Both rear tyres cracking around sidewall,not to cords

Pass 19 Oct 2012 11,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front and Offside front tyres showing signs of wear on edges.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 9,600 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 7,680 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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VN57 PZL is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VN57 PZL, 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 VN57 PZL registered?

VN57 PZL is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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