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DU07 EPV

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,989 mi
Last recorded125,989 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU07 EPV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 125,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

vehicle underside under sealed

Pass 23 May 2025 122,524 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tow bar bracket corroded.

underbody surface corrosion on sills

Pass 13 Mar 2024 113,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED /COVERED NOT ALLOWING FUL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear TOW BAR HAS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 13 Mar 2024 113,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED /COVERED NOT ALLOWING FUL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear TOW BAR HAS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 7 Mar 2023 109,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated /covered not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 103,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased and chassis fully undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 98,888 miles

towbar rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2021 98,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

towbar rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2020 95,762 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 95,754 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 90,752 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 84,125 miles

sill covers fitted

winscreen has crack not visible from drivers seat

Fail 12 Mar 2018 84,125 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers fitted

winscreen has crack not visible from drivers seat

Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,633 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,570 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,421 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,145 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 56,145 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,571 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,245 miles

slight wear in n/s steering rack end

Fail 22 Mar 2012 43,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

reccomend tracking to be checked

slight wear in n/s steering rack end

Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,579 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,741 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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DU07 EPV is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DU07 EPV, 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 DU07 EPV registered?

DU07 EPV is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is DU07 EPV safe to buy?

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