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DU07 OEL

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,670 mi
Last recorded113,670 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU07 OEL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 113,670 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 113,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 108,907 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 108,907 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 103,947 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 103,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 103,106 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 93,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 93,258 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 85,292 miles

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2022 85,292 miles

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

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,107 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 82,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 80,002 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 80,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 73,804 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 73,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 66,610 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 56,794 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low

Fail 27 Feb 2017 56,767 miles

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

front brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 15 Feb 2016 46,623 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,739 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 29,417 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,089 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

osf nsf brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,071 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,650 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 15,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OEL is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU07 OEL, 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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DU07 OEL is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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