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EB55 ESB

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,070 mi
Last recorded131,070 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB55 ESB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 131,070 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Osf lower wishbone is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 124,612 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Osf lower wishbone is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 124,605 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Osf headlamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Osf side light is not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front pads are less than 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust has minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Osf lower wishbone is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre is low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are low on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 115,874 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking in tread and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 110,056 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 108,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 108,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 103,914 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 101,559 miles

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

Rear exhaust section corroded and has slight blow.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 95,807 miles

Front discs worn.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 29 Nov 2017 89,526 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 82,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 82,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 75,162 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 65,737 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 53,546 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 53,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2012 42,526 miles

offside front tyre has deep split to outter shoulder

Pass 20 Dec 2011 31,882 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,988 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 21,270 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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EB55 ESB is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EB55 ESB, 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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EB55 ESB is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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