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GU07 VSO

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

113,656 mi
Last recorded113,656 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 VSO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 113,656 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 111,322 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 108,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

generail corrosion to rear suspenion componates

Pass 16 Mar 2023 105,642 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACE CORRODED

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

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

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))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 105,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACE CORRODED

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

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

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 10 Mar 2022 103,634 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 101,278 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 100,098 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 94,555 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,898 miles

Offside Front tyre slight wear

Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,858 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,247 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,351 miles

rear tyres have a slightly distorted tread pattern

Pass 19 Mar 2014 62,638 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,211 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,707 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 49,576 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,537 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,159 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 VSO 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 94.7%.

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 GU07 VSO, 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 GU07 VSO registered?

GU07 VSO is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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The MOT history for GU07 VSO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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