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L1 MPP

2007 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,103 mi
Last recorded105,103 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 MPP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 105,103 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 105,103 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 100,019 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 100,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 95,826 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam from windscreen. ()

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Big cut , also the locking piece doesn't slide due to it. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 91,216 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers slighlty deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 86,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 79,794 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 68,694 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,743 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,004 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2016 41,428 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,805 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,511 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,137 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 19,590 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,199 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 13,047 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L1 MPP is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L1 MPP, 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 L1 MPP registered?

L1 MPP is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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