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SH56 SSO

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,726 mi
Last recorded68,726 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 SSO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 68,726 miles

Front suspension arms heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Feb 2021 68,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached excessivly corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy light output not seriously reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also badly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp inoprative

Offside mirror casing slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 corroded at junction box (1.1.11 (c))

unable to fully inspect rear wheel bearings

vehicle underside corroded and suspention components

Pass 31 Jan 2020 65,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 61,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 58,039 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 54,348 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 50,282 miles

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

drivers door mirror loose but still functional

malfunction indicator lite illuminated

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2016 50,282 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

drivers door mirror loose but still functional

malfunction indicator lite illuminated

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 44,822 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 44,822 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 39,858 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 39,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,955 miles

fog light inop on 7 pin towbar

Fail 21 Feb 2012 26,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fog light inop on 7 pin towbar

Pass 7 Feb 2011 21,913 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 15,367 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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SH56 SSO is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SH56 SSO, 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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SH56 SSO is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 February 2007.

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