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AU07 XHB

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,088 mi
Last recorded148,088 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 XHB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 148,088 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 145,498 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 145,498 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 140,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 140,941 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 135,864 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 135,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 124,864 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 124,864 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 114,599 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 104,277 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 93,837 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,834 miles

Engine warning light on

Pass 13 Feb 2014 76,372 miles

Engine warning light on

Pass 22 Feb 2013 67,879 miles

Engine warning light on

Pass 13 Feb 2012 57,427 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,741 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 35,198 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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AU07 XHB is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU07 XHB, 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 AU07 XHB registered?

AU07 XHB is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is AU07 XHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU07 XHB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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