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NL07 LWA

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,219 mi
Last recorded126,219 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL07 LWA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 126,219 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repairs to n/s&o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 108,274 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 108,111 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 911,225 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 91,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 79,377 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 66,984 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 66,984 miles

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,624 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,731 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 45,456 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,884 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,661 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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NL07 LWA is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NL07 LWA, 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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NL07 LWA is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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