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BL07 RVM

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,716 mi
Last recorded90,716 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 RVM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 90,716 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 87,986 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

all rear suspension components andrear of chassis have surface corrosion

both front suspension strut casings corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 87,975 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded dual pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

all rear suspension components andrear of chassis have surface corrosion

both front brake discs corroded

both front suspension strut casings corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 77,092 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Silencer box deteriorated

Some suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2016 76,870 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Silencer box deteriorated

Some suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,866 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2015 62,572 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded At front to rear junction 4 Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 49,550 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,791 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,989 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,495 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 18,385 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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BL07 RVM is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL07 RVM, 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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BL07 RVM is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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