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ND07 VJM

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

142,793 mi
Last recorded142,793 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND07 VJM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2023 142,793 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 137,549 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 133,155 miles

NSR OSR INNER SEALS COVERDE IN GEEZ

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 128,967 miles

NSR AND OSR INNER SEAL COVERED UNDERSEAL AND OTHER METERIALS

UNDER TRY FITED FRONT AND BACK

Fail 25 Nov 2020 128,967 miles

NSR AND OSR INNER SEAL COVERED UNDERSEAL AND OTHER METERIALS

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

UNDER TRY FITED FRONT AND BACK

Fail 17 Nov 2020 128,779 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 122,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight exhaust blow on center section

Fail 18 Nov 2019 122,219 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight exhaust blow on center section

Pass 24 Nov 2018 117,946 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 117,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 112,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 108,348 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 108,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 100,423 miles

ex cat flange poor

Fail 18 Sep 2015 100,356 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded mains (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

ex cat flange poor

Pass 16 Sep 2014 86,451 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 86,451 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,308 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 53,201 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 53,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 39,707 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,707 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,511 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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ND07 VJM is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ND07 VJM, 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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ND07 VJM is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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