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HN07 ZDW

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,302 mi
Last recorded133,302 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN07 ZDW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 133,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 130,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer and exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 127,913 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 124,971 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2023 124,959 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever defective (4.1.5 (a))

Both headlight aims on lowest limit

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2022 121,307 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer can be welded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front headlight level sensor link broken

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear diff front brace bush worn chalked up

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

Rear anti roll bar and brackets corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2021 117,549 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2021 117,533 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2020 114,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 114,709 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 107,113 miles

headlight washers not working

o/s/f suspension sensor broken

Pass 18 Apr 2018 99,386 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 89,879 miles

both front tyres wearing low and have cuts

Pass 22 Apr 2016 83,162 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 76,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 76,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,522 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 68,522 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,800 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,336 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,408 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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HN07 ZDW is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HN07 ZDW, 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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HN07 ZDW is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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