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DY07 TCK

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,477 mi
Last recorded117,477 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 TCK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 117,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 116,688 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror case (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror case (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 115,485 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 115,030 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 107,458 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% in mirror (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 107,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% in mirror (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 99,646 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

offside side repeater lens damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2016 99,639 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

offside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,614 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror case damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2014 79,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres close to wear bars

drivers door mirror casing damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2013 68,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,754 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,466 miles

rear exhaust mounting insecure.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 45,175 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and scored.

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,175 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and scored.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,441 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 34,441 miles

Centre Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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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DY07 TCK is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DY07 TCK, 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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DY07 TCK is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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