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GF07 EFG

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,420 mi
Last recorded133,420 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 EFG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 133,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed tailgate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 130,455 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 125,934 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 121,386 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 115,140 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 111,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 107,878 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 102,285 miles

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2017 96,349 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 87,143 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 80,622 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 80,622 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 80,517 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 71,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Aug 2014 71,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2013 62,413 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,229 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 40,300 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 40,271 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 31,326 miles

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

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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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GF07 EFG is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF07 EFG, 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 GF07 EFG registered?

GF07 EFG is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is GF07 EFG safe to buy?

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