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M70 OUR

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,488 mi
Last recorded86,488 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 OUR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 86,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 86,480 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 84,406 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 84,368 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2023 82,561 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 82,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 78,472 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 74,487 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged. Siren under bonnet insecure. o/s front self levelling sensor insecure.

Fail 11 May 2021 74,484 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged. Siren under bonnet insecure. o/s front self levelling sensor insecure.

Pass 12 May 2020 68,938 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 May 2020 68,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 59,867 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 59,866 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm front bush prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm front bush prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres slightly perished and cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2018 57,458 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm front bush prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm front bush prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres slightly perished and cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 51,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,333 miles

Centre bracket on exhaust system broken off pipe

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 46,333 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre bracket on exhaust system broken off pipe

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L. LIGHT ON

Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,256 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,691 miles

n\s\f tyre wearing on outer edge

o\s\f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 25,202 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 25,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 20,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 15,344 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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M70 OUR is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 M70 OUR, 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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M70 OUR is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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