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GF07 EFM

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,232 mi
Last recorded105,232 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 EFM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 105,232 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 105,232 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 100,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 100,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 95,998 miles

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

both headlamp lenses cloudy, patterns poor

Pass 20 Jan 2022 89,778 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 89,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 82,446 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 82,278 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,904 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 80,420 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 75,021 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,416 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,809 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 44,879 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,308 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,204 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 31,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 27,450 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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GF07 EFM is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EFM, 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 EFM registered?

GF07 EFM is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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