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NJ07 HWV

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,185 mi
Last recorded121,185 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ07 HWV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 121,185 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 113,459 miles

Nearside Rear bumper inner side support corroded and holed

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

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

Offside Rear bumper inner side support corroded and holed

Fail 27 Jan 2022 113,457 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper inner side support corroded and holed

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

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

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

Offside Rear bumper inner side support corroded and holed

Pass 2 Feb 2021 106,437 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 102,143 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 95,105 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 95,104 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 86,681 miles

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 79,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 71,505 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 64,672 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 62,334 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,334 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,094 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AT FLANGES BUT NOT BLOWING

Fail 14 Mar 2013 56,094 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AT FLANGES BUT NOT BLOWING

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,785 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 49,785 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,172 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,305 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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NJ07 HWV is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NJ07 HWV, 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 NJ07 HWV registered?

NJ07 HWV is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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