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CIB 2773

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

217,109 mi
Last recorded217,109 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIB 2773
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 217,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

general corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2026 217,107 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

general corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2026 217,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Rubbed on tyre, full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill split (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill holed (2.1.2 (e) (i))

General corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Also holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 205,565 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes cracked

general corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2024 197,921 miles

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes cracked

vehicle under coated

Fail 12 Jan 2024 197,873 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Coolant leak pipe

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes cracked

vehicle under coated

Pass 25 Jan 2023 190,790 miles

Car heavily undersealed

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill slightly damaged

Rear Both trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 10 Jan 2023 190,775 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Car heavily undersealed

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both trailing arm bushes worn

Rear Sill slightly damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2021 184,208 miles

Car underneath under sealed

Pass 3 Aug 2020 179,601 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 161,860 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all bushes deteriorated but no play

exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2018 147,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2017 137,763 miles

Front Slight movement at front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 29 Apr 2016 128,729 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 128,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 119,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre perished/cracking on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2014 108,113 miles

a/c compressor showing rust

front brakes n/s and o/s backing plates heavily coroded

rear brake drums coroded on edges

Fail 2 Jul 2013 97,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

a/c rad/ coroded and lower piece missing

cover missing from o/s headlamp

front diff surport mounts slight lift

o/s/front anti roll bar showing slight wear

rear diff mount rubber slightly perished

Pass 2 Jul 2013 97,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

a/c rad/ coroded and lower piece missing

cover missing from o/s headlamp

front diff surport mounts slight lift

o/s/front anti roll bar showing slight wear

rear diff mount rubber slightly perished

Pass 28 Jun 2012 85,983 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 74,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/front and o/s/front tyres wearing on edges close to limit

n/s/rear tyre wearing on edge cloce to limit

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,419 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CIB 2773 is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CIB 2773, 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 CIB 2773 registered?

CIB 2773 is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is CIB 2773 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CIB 2773 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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