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AP07 FTV

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,637 mi
Last recorded152,637 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 FTV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 152,637 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 152,637 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 142,662 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 142,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 131,756 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 131,756 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 122,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 122,876 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 110,804 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 8 Aug 2019 110,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all four tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 95,906 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 95,906 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 84,147 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 76,444 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,867 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,597 miles

O/S/F tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,646 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 54,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,248 miles

front number plate slighty cracked around fixing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,053 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,681 miles

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

ciutch pedal rubber split

rear wiper blade split

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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AP07 FTV is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP07 FTV, 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 AP07 FTV registered?

AP07 FTV is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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