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LC07 AKF

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,880 mi
Last recorded139,880 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 AKF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 139,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 133,854 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 127,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bush heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded, layers seperating on rear silencer

Pass 21 Oct 2021 121,050 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2021 120,869 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play trackrod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 115,019 miles

Offside Steering rack Damp and has slight movement at Inner joint

Exhaust Heavily corroded at hangers and joints and rear Silencer

Front Brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Spot light not working

Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 105,780 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 97,386 miles

both ns tyres worn on edges

screen chipped

Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,457 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,954 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,391 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,465 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,863 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2012 32,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,528 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,445 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 21,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LC07 AKF is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC07 AKF, 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 LC07 AKF registered?

LC07 AKF is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 June 2007.

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