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R999 RSH

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,216 mi
Last recorded131,216 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 RSH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 131,216 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 131,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 120,139 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre marker on tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2023 111,815 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 104,398 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 104,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 94,459 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 88,177 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 75,202 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 54,735 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,900 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

both rear tyres cracking slightly on outer sidewalls

Pass 22 May 2015 30,840 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,552 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 21,504 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 19,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,973 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 13,332 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 11,868 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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R999 RSH is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R999 RSH, 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 R999 RSH registered?

R999 RSH is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is R999 RSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R999 RSH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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