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RF07 TDO

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,224 mi
Last recorded144,224 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF07 TDO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 144,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 138,675 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 128,609 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 128,609 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 116,641 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 108,678 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 98,004 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 91,969 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 91,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 81,432 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 77,473 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 70,371 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 63,868 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 55,888 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 55,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,076 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 39,969 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Aug 2013 39,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,037 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,971 miles

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

front brake discs heavily corroded on rear faces

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,254 miles

Front brake discs rusty on inner surface.

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge.

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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 TDO is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RF07 TDO, 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 TDO registered?

RF07 TDO is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 August 2007.

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