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RV07 KWS

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,290 mi
Last recorded46,290 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 KWS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 46,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges

front brake discs worn/corroded/scored slightly

front brake pads wearing thin

signs of a oil leak underside of engine

Pass 5 May 2014 43,226 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre tread wearing on edges

unable to clearly view all brake pads with wheels fitted

Fail 5 May 2014 43,226 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre tread wearing on edges

unable to clearly view all brake pads with wheels fitted

Pass 10 May 2013 39,120 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 35,055 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 29,468 miles

nearside wiper blade too long

Pass 13 May 2010 22,403 miles

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

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

nearside wiper too long

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 KWS is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RV07 KWS, 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 RV07 KWS registered?

RV07 KWS is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 May 2007.

Is RV07 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV07 KWS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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