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VO57 FZJ

2007 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

210,332 mi
Last recorded210,332 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 FZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 210,332 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

sills covered unable to assess

Fail 2 Jun 2026 210,332 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

sills covered unable to assess

Pass 21 May 2025 200,568 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 188,640 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 180,069 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 169,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 160,987 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 154,197 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 145,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 134,735 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 134,731 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 122,606 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 111,782 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 100,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 90,504 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 61,013 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,070 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 37,608 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,601 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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VO57 FZJ is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VO57 FZJ, 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 VO57 FZJ registered?

VO57 FZJ is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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