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RV07 DZA

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

205,907 mi
Last recorded205,907 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 DZA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 205,907 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 205,907 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 179,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 163,480 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

exhaust centre box bracket broken

Fail 12 Feb 2021 163,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust centre box bracket broken

Pass 17 Feb 2020 151,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 135,170 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 126,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 108,953 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake pads worn low

front index plate faded

n/s/f anti roll bar link worn noisy

n/s/f headlamp poor focal pattern

Fail 1 Mar 2017 108,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake pads worn low

front index plate faded

n/s/f anti roll bar link worn noisy

n/s/f headlamp poor focal pattern

Pass 25 Feb 2016 95,817 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 71,102 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 71,102 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,226 miles

nearside rear shock leaking/offside rear shock leaking

Fail 2 Sep 2013 54,214 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear shock leaking/offside rear shock leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2012 26,948 miles

both front windows fitted tinted film

Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,631 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,929 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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RV07 DZA is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RV07 DZA, 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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RV07 DZA is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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