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NH07 EKZ

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,745 mi
Last recorded149,745 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH07 EKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 149,745 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2025 140,150 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 140,119 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda has failed possiable due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust box is blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both rear inner wheel arches at the top are corroded/hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Osf drop link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Osf fuel filler hose is corroded to tank

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear seat belts not check due to seats folded down

Pass 10 Aug 2023 134,919 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler hose to tank is corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 134,916 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamp too low... headlamp level sensor bracket broken (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Rear noplate illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler hose to tank is corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 129,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Osr body structure by suspension strut (top) corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre low on outer edge and 2mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 124,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 118,944 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 118,914 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front pads starting to get low

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 113,753 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm on inner edge and 4.5mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seats folded flat and dog cage fitted ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 107,213 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 98,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge and getting close to wear markers

Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,971 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres badly worn edges and on wear bars

Fail 29 Sep 2016 89,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres badly worn edges and on wear bars

Pass 3 Nov 2015 82,069 miles

handbrake reading poor

offside rear tyre nearly on wear bars

rear number plate damaged

wiper blades poor

Pass 13 Nov 2014 71,973 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 71,973 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 63,223 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 13 Dec 2013 63,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,729 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre damage to side wall

Fail 14 Dec 2012 53,729 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre damage to side wall

Pass 9 Dec 2011 45,134 miles

front tyres very badly worn inner edge end nearly on wear bars

Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,018 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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NH07 EKZ is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 NH07 EKZ, 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 NH07 EKZ registered?

NH07 EKZ is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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