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SJ07 NGF

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,386 mi
Last recorded81,386 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 NGF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 81,386 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 77,424 miles

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2022 69,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 69,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded infront of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Mar 2021 64,689 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 64,673 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 60,962 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head light washer not working

Pass 21 Mar 2019 55,201 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 55,198 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 50,316 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 50,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Corrosion on body where rear subframe is attached at its O/S/F corner (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2017 46,278 miles

Engine management warning light on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,999 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,106 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,116 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 31,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,069 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,279 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,761 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,011 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front wiper blade slightly torn

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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SJ07 NGF is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ07 NGF, 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 SJ07 NGF registered?

SJ07 NGF is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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