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DG56 EVR

2007 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,007 mi
Last recorded87,007 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 EVR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 87,007 miles

genral under body corrosion

Fail 21 May 2021 86,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,341 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Lower underside of vehicle very rusty

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension components very rusty

Fail 4 Dec 2020 85,339 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Lower underside of vehicle very rusty

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension components very rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2019 81,124 miles

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake brake back plate missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

rear axle corroded

under side of vehicle component very rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2019 80,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear corner/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear corner/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake brake back plate missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

under side of vehicle component very rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2018 74,636 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

under side of vehicle component very rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2017 69,098 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn off on outer edge and cut in outer side wall

Offside Front brake back plate missing/corroded

exhaust system corroding

general rusting under vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,630 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 14 Nov 2016 63,630 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2015 59,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rattles front end

Pass 8 Dec 2014 54,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 48,955 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 42,668 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 34,317 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 26,425 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 18,660 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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DG56 EVR is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG56 EVR, 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 DG56 EVR registered?

DG56 EVR is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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