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MV07 HLC

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,591 mi
Last recorded124,591 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 HLC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 124,591 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 124,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 121,764 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 121,727 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended can not clip in (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front 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 Apr 2024 117,419 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip, lower, center (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 117,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage missing (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage missing (4.1.5 (a))

Engine oil on minimum

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip, lower, center (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 113,128 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Stone Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 109,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 108,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 108,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 107,174 miles

Macpherson strut very weak offside rear

Pass 5 Jul 2019 103,183 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 97,578 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 97,578 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 92,566 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 87,813 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,412 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 77,169 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 77,169 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,667 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,114 miles

O/S/F wiper blade split

Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,696 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 59,696 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 48,838 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,245 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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MV07 HLC is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MV07 HLC, 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 MV07 HLC registered?

MV07 HLC is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 March 2007.

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