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CE07 LZV

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,989 mi
Last recorded130,989 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE07 LZV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 130,989 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2025 130,989 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 123,140 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 114,074 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside inner constant velocity joint gaiter perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2022 104,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 104,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 92,769 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 83,263 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 73,839 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 65,116 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 59,655 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,433 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 50,138 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 44,277 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,116 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 20,884 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 20,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CE07 LZV is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CE07 LZV, 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 CE07 LZV registered?

CE07 LZV is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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