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SG07 ZRL

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,914 mi
Last recorded137,914 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG07 ZRL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2021 137,914 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underside corrosion to body and suspension

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 136,356 miles

Front fog lamps inop

Sill covers fitted

Suspension and chassis corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronty worn badly on shoulders. NEED REPLACING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 136,356 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front fog lamps inop

Sill covers fitted

Suspension and chassis corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronty worn badly on shoulders. NEED REPLACING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 131,952 miles

Front fogs inop

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner shoulders, Tracking? (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 131,952 miles

Central Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Lambda high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front fogs inop

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner shoulders, Tracking? (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 127,093 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill tops (5.2.6)

sill covers fitted unable to check sills

Fail 20 Mar 2018 127,093 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill tops (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted unable to check sills

Pass 29 Mar 2017 120,200 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill tops (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front need replacing (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted unable to check sills

Fail 29 Mar 2017 120,200 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill tops (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front need replacing (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted unable to check sills

Pass 15 Mar 2016 111,077 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust flange very corroded

n/s/f brake bind

Fail 14 Mar 2016 111,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust flange very corroded

n/s/f brake bind

Pass 25 Mar 2015 98,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 98,429 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,654 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,591 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 68,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Apr 2012 53,472 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2012 53,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 38,577 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,577 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,808 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 22,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SG07 ZRL is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SG07 ZRL, 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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SG07 ZRL is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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