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DG07 JFF

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,749 mi
Last recorded146,749 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 JFF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 146,749 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 140,350 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 136,172 miles

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES PERISHED AND SLIT

SILL COVERS FITTED

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security TOW BAR AND MOUNT POINTS CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 136,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES PERISHED AND SLIT

SILL COVERS FITTED

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security TOW BAR AND MOUNT POINTS CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 130,475 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 124,142 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

HAND BRAKE EFFORT HIGH

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror indicator lens cracked working as intended

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED /CRACKED WORN LOW ON INNER SHOULDER

TOW BAR VERY RUSTY AND CORRODED

cat converter to center section flanges corroded and thin

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2020 118,880 miles

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 13 Jul 2020 118,879 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

TYRE SIZE 215/55/17

Pass 12 Jul 2019 110,730 miles

Nearside Front door mirror indicator cracked but working as intended

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 102,791 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,690 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 7 May 2016 83,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the inside edge.

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 83,357 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the inside edge.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 75,930 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 68,625 miles

offside front tyre worn / wearing heavily inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2013 56,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box fouling tow bar

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 49,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 49,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 39,954 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,631 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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DG07 JFF is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG07 JFF, 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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DG07 JFF is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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