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FE07 DGU

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,594 mi
Last recorded99,594 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 DGU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2022 99,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Emissions not tested due to a major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 seats ()

nearside rear inner sill corroding

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Pass 27 Feb 2021 94,207 miles

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

Nearside Front slightly peeling at end

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

rear sub-frame bushes getting worn

Fail 23 Feb 2021 94,198 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front slightly peeling at end

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

rear sub-frame bushes getting worn

Pass 16 Apr 2020 90,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

offside front fog lamp not working

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Fail 9 Apr 2020 90,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

offside front fog lamp not working

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Pass 5 Mar 2019 84,655 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edge step treads + slight cracking detected (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge step tread + slight cracking detected (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror unit slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear wheel bearings not checked as wheels cannot be spun-up due to constant 4 wheel drive!

Fail 26 Feb 2019 84,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edge step treads + slight cracking detected (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge step tread + slight cracking detected (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror unit slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear wheel bearings not checked as wheels cannot be spun-up due to constant 4 wheel drive!

Pass 27 Feb 2018 78,919 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting worn on outer edge step tread detected

offside mirror slightly loose

offside rear tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread

Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,237 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 73,237 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,251 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

temporary repair to offside door mirror body

Fail 3 Jun 2016 69,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

temporary repair to offside door mirror body

Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,497 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 56,008 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

Fail 6 Jun 2014 56,008 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,987 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 41,262 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 41,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 34,721 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 26,927 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 26,354 miles

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 DGU is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DGU, 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 DGU is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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