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P223 UFM

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,687 mi
Last recorded130,687 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 UFM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 130,687 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 130,037 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 128,953 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 128,953 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 127,409 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 121,535 miles

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

Fuel hose corroded filler neck slightly (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 115,746 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 115,746 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 110,339 miles

Offside Rear Light lens damaged.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 106,945 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 106,941 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 99,110 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 99,100 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 89,739 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 89,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 69,714 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 69,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 168,512 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 168,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 163,818 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 156,207 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 136,263 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 111,592 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 111,592 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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P223 UFM is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P223 UFM, 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 P223 UFM registered?

P223 UFM is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 August 2007.

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