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RV07 WOX

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,785 mi
Last recorded142,785 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 WOX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 142,785 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 139,377 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 139,314 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 135,455 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 132,638 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2022 128,883 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 125,424 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 122,677 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 118,525 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 113,901 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 113,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 113,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush diff support frame (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush diff support frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 105,935 miles

Front brake pads look low

Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,905 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,456 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s headlamp washing device doesn't retract automatically.

Fail 4 Feb 2014 81,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2014 81,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2013 72,165 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,000 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 53,527 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,533 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 WOX is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc 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 RV07 WOX, 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 WOX registered?

RV07 WOX is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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