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HK07 SBY

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,473 mi
Last recorded133,473 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 SBY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 133,473 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 9 Apr 2018 133,473 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Mar 2017 119,141 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Apr 2016 105,998 miles

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 105,585 miles

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 89,979 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2015 89,979 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,372 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2014 81,372 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,161 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Mar 2013 74,161 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,525 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2011 55,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,778 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2010 45,089 miles

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

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 SBY is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK07 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

HK07 SBY is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is HK07 SBY safe to buy?

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