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VX57 HBH

2007 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,571 mi
Last recorded52,571 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 HBH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 52,571 miles

corrosion on exposed and uncoated underside and underarch brake pipes

several areas of corrosion on underside

speedo appears to have been adapted from km/h

Fail 3 Feb 2017 52,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective link bar missing (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion on exposed and uncoated underside and underarch brake pipes

rear brake discs very corroded and pitted

several areas of corrosion on underside

speedo appears to have been adapted from km/h

Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,978 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake disc slightly corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2015 47,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake disc slightly corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 46,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 46,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 40,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 26,292 miles

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

Offside Front 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 19 Aug 2010 19,476 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rotational noise from offside front[driveshaft,wheel bearing, brake] when road testing vehicle but not detectable during MOT INSPECTION

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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VX57 HBH is a 2007 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VX57 HBH, 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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VX57 HBH is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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