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GU07 MYW

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,338 mi
Last recorded110,338 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 MYW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2024 110,338 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front FOGLIGHT

chassis , suspension and steering compounds showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2023 109,051 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 109,051 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 107,023 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 107,023 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 105,434 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 99,919 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 93,716 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 93,689 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))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 87,038 miles

eml on

Pass 9 Feb 2017 81,085 miles

Nearside Front Wiper loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti roll bar link has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 73,645 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 66,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 66,803 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 58,804 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,230 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,062 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf disc slightly rusty on inner side

Fail 28 Feb 2012 44,054 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf disc slightly rusty on inner side

Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,162 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 34,646 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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GU07 MYW is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU07 MYW, 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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GU07 MYW is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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