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NU07 ESF

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,538 mi
Last recorded109,538 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU07 ESF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 109,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 103,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 95,003 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 87,874 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 87,874 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 72,778 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper moving slightly on its mounting pins when brake not applied

Fail 25 May 2016 72,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper moving slightly on its mounting pins when brake not applied

Pass 22 May 2015 63,635 miles

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

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

both brake pipes to rear flexible hoses not visible over their full length

noise from backplate on passenger side rear drum

Fail 21 May 2015 63,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both brake pipes to rear flexible hoses not visible over their full length

noise from backplate on passenger side rear drum

Pass 25 Feb 2014 54,654 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,323 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,548 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,400 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,792 miles

The rear tyres are worn slightly uneven

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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NU07 ESF is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU07 ESF, 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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NU07 ESF is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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