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FY07 GVP

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,529 mi
Last recorded117,529 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 GVP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 117,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 111,192 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 106,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder worn close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front fog/driving light not working

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 106,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder worn close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front fog/driving light not working

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 101,246 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,186 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 85,951 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wiper split but still clears screen

offside front wiper split but still sclears screen

Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front D bushes slightly worn

front brake discs poor

rear exhaust hangers poor & weak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 55,126 miles

Front brakes have bind

Spare tyre has low tread

Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,786 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,978 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 19,130 miles

both front tyres inner shoulders are worn.

o/s/f brake disc is pitted.

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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FY07 GVP is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FY07 GVP, 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 FY07 GVP registered?

FY07 GVP is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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