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FE07 DFL

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,753 mi
Last recorded111,753 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 DFL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 111,753 miles

general corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2022 111,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2021 107,266 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2021 107,266 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2020 103,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2020 103,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2019 96,831 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 96,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 92,080 miles

Rear suspension bushes starting to fail

Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,093 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 86,607 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 86,607 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 79,904 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 73,462 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,958 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,065 miles

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

offside front headlamp has a broken reflector inside

Fail 1 Oct 2012 54,065 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front headlamp has a broken reflector inside

Pass 12 Oct 2011 46,829 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,656 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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FE07 DFL is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FE07 DFL, 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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FE07 DFL is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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