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RF07 TCV

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,994 mi
Last recorded143,994 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF07 TCV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 143,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer lamp unit lens damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2025 143,371 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 132,393 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 132,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 123,235 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 123,173 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking from the front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 116,423 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 106,896 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 106,896 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 98,506 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 93,046 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 83,717 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 75,299 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 75,299 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 63,924 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 63,924 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror back cover side repeater lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav holder (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 52,497 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,165 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 35,227 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 25,920 miles

N/S/F wiperblade rubber tearing off

Pass 1 Sep 2010 17,562 miles

advise when brakes are pressed the depress vehicle drive stiff.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 17,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

advise when brakes are pressed the depress vehicle drive stiff.

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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RF07 TCV is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RF07 TCV, 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 RF07 TCV registered?

RF07 TCV is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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The MOT history for RF07 TCV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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