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DU07 OEX

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,997 mi
Last recorded138,997 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU07 OEX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 138,997 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 126,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front bumper damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2018 126,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front bumper damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2017 115,686 miles

Offside Front wing and bumper damage

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

headlamp washers innop

Pass 3 Aug 2016 106,507 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear side repeater lens damaged but not showing white light

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,392 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

child seat n/s/r

n/s/f tyre 3.mm and edges worn

o/s/f tyre 2.mm and bald inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2015 97,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

child seat n/s/r

n/s/f tyre 3.mm and edges worn

o/s/f tyre 2.mm and bald inner edge

Pass 2 May 2014 91,055 miles

Note;- slight wear on nearside front tyre edges.

Note;- slight wear on offside front tyre edges.

Pass 2 May 2013 66,561 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 66,561 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 44,559 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 44,556 miles

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

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

rear discs are corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 29,614 miles

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

rear brake pads approx 70% to 75% worn

Fail 6 May 2011 29,614 miles

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

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

rear brake pads approx 70% to 75% worn

Fail 4 Feb 2011 29,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper split

slight fdamage to nearside front bumpper

Pass 3 Feb 2010 14,079 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 OEX is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU07 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

DU07 OEX is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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