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NJ07 HWY

2007 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

186,545 mi
Last recorded186,545 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ07 HWY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 186,545 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 186,545 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 183,345 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all underbody covered in underseal

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2021 179,124 miles

Both inside sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2020 176,171 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 169,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 157,941 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 149,054 miles

CAT PIPE FLANGE POOR

COVERS FITTED

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN B/PIPES (2) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 149,054 miles

CAT PIPE FLANGE POOR

COVERS FITTED

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN B/PIPES (2) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 125,042 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 125,042 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 122,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat flange poor (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 108,589 miles

exhaust and flanges corroded but not leaking

Fail 21 Aug 2014 108,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust and flanges corroded but not leaking

Fail 16 Jul 2013 89,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 89,135 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,358 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,778 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 17,992 miles

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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 HWY is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Red 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 HWY, 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 HWY registered?

NJ07 HWY is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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