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MV07 HGU

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,056 mi
Last recorded125,056 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 HGU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 125,056 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 122,965 miles

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

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

both front headlamps frosting over

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2018 120,801 miles

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber in poor condition.

Coolant leak From turbo area. ()

Nearside Mirror slightly loose.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side to side movement on anti-roll bar.

Fail 17 Jul 2018 120,772 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber in poor condition.

Coolant leak From turbo area. ()

Exhaust centre flange heavily corroded.

Nearside Mirror slightly loose.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side to side movement on anti-roll bar.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 118,215 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 108,427 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 96,165 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 84,192 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 62,984 miles

Centre exhaust mount insecure.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 May 2013 62,984 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Centre exhaust mount insecure.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 41,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear auto head lamp aim leveling switch on suspension arm, arm bracket failed advise new

Pass 18 May 2011 32,748 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 29,396 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2010 29,396 miles

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

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

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

Rear 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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MV07 HGU is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MV07 HGU, 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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MV07 HGU is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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