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CB07 JRB

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,899 mi
Last recorded61,899 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB07 JRB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 61,899 miles

Front Chip in front windscreen in Zone B

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking on sidewalls and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls/tread and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 61,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front brake pads are less than 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Chip in front windscreen in Zone B

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking on sidewalls and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls/tread and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 45,267 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs on inner surfaces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front no plate is cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 31,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light n/w

Pass 19 Sep 2023 17,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 17,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 16,988 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 16,676 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 16,676 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 16,447 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 16,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 15,650 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 15,286 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 14,795 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 14,110 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 13,041 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 11,616 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 10,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 10,396 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,308 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 9,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 7,558 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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CB07 JRB is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CB07 JRB, 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 CB07 JRB registered?

CB07 JRB is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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