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HK07 LVE

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,944 mi
Last recorded71,944 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 LVE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 71,944 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 70,182 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 70,171 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 68,145 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 65,588 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 63,829 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 61,866 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 60,434 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 57,881 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 57,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 53,595 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 49,050 miles

Spare tyre defective pressure low

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

eml on

front brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,066 miles

EML ON

Pass 2 Jul 2015 40,313 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 31,230 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,147 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,465 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 15,785 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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HK07 LVE is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey 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 HK07 LVE, 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 HK07 LVE registered?

HK07 LVE is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is HK07 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK07 LVE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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