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MX55 MKZ

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,234 mi
Last recorded99,234 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 MKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,234 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 99,234 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 97,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 97,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 89,423 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,584 miles

DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED IN DRY CONDITIONS

brake fluid level slightly low,plastic oversills & undershields fitted,

inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,various slight chips in windscreen.

performance rear exhaust fitted,loose in hanger rubbers & forward mounting missing

slight oil weep from rear differential /driveshaft seal

Fail 2 Feb 2016 82,584 miles

DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED IN DRY CONDITIONS

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake hose to calliper banjo/union connection (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid level slightly low,plastic oversills & undershields fitted,

inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,various slight chips in windscreen.

performance rear exhaust fitted,loose in hanger rubbers & forward mounting missing

slight oil weep from rear differential /driveshaft seal

Pass 14 Jan 2015 78,087 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 78,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 73,523 miles

both front tyres getting low.

rear exhaust box rubber held in place with cable tie.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 67,434 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 57,534 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND LIPPED

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN TO EXCESS

Pass 29 Jan 2011 51,909 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 42,495 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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MX55 MKZ is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MX55 MKZ, 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 MX55 MKZ registered?

MX55 MKZ is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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