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DK07 SBZ

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,255 mi
Last recorded49,255 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK07 SBZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 49,255 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 49,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,711 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,555 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM FLANGES CORRODED,[NOT LEAKING]

Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,946 miles

back box corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front osf fog light not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,327 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,582 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 29,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,855 miles

All tyre sidewalls cracking and both front scrubbed

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,015 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both sills coverd

both x2 front brake discs scored

Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,685 miles

both sills coverd

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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DK07 SBZ is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DK07 SBZ, 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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DK07 SBZ is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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