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OSL 742

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,199 mi
Last recorded85,199 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSL 742
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 85,199 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2020 81,223 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 76,687 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 76,687 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 68,817 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 60,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 52,785 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,765 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,682 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 39,682 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,376 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 29,311 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,217 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 23,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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OSL 742 is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc 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 OSL 742, 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 OSL 742 registered?

OSL 742 is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is OSL 742 safe to buy?

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