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VN57 ZHY

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,372 mi
Last recorded161,372 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 ZHY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 161,372 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 161,372 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 149,243 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 149,243 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 140,657 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 140,483 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pads appear low but unable to fully inspect

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 128,422 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 121,225 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 121,222 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 119,077 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe blowing at front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 7 Oct 2016 111,955 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 111,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 100,129 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 95,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 88,342 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 80,098 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,648 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Feb 2011 44,882 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,015 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 ZHY is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN57 ZHY, 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 ZHY registered?

VN57 ZHY is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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