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GL07 PUJ

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

134,627 mi
Last recorded134,627 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 PUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 134,627 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 128,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 120,519 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 114,594 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 114,593 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 108,426 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 101,179 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 97,854 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 91,893 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 84,950 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 74,079 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 71,012 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,055 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 57,119 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,037 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 45,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wiper blade split

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,215 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking

front disc lipped

Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,148 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 30,148 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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GL07 PUJ is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GL07 PUJ, 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 GL07 PUJ registered?

GL07 PUJ is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 August 2007.

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