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SB56 YOF

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,036 mi
Last recorded128,036 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 YOF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 128,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 127,874 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on in dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 127,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 107,206 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 107,084 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at frame mounting point (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn through to cord (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front engine management light on in dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on outer edge of tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on outer edge of tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,747 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in front of rear wheel advise to change soon (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,795 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,225 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 75,222 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,254 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,906 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,795 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 35,932 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 30,000 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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SB56 YOF is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB56 YOF, 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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SB56 YOF is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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