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R155 UER

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,704 mi
Last recorded211,704 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 UER
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 211,704 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 211,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 187,534 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 174,791 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 May 2011 174,785 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 160,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2009 142,680 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 134,097 miles

Oil leak

advise slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 30 May 2008 134,063 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

advise slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 6 Jun 2007 119,341 miles

both rear anti rollbar linkarm bushes have slight play

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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R155 UER is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R155 UER, 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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R155 UER is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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