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VN57 ZJZ

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,792 mi
Last recorded162,792 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 162,792 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 162,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 152,868 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 142,929 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 134,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 134,308 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 129,627 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on interior mirror ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 all four tyres on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 129,627 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on interior mirror ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb was loose (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 all four tyres on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 105,731 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 99,649 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 93,186 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,779 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,794 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 46,480 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,285 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,648 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 ZJZ is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ registered?

VN57 ZJZ is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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