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SJ07 NHB

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,462 mi
Last recorded124,462 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 NHB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 124,462 miles

both outer sill covers are fitted

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens are deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2024 124,460 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens are deteriorated

both outer sill covers are fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2023 122,252 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 122,243 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 116,853 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 116,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 111,967 miles

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

Headlight lenses deteriorated

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner sills corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Both nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2020 108,136 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Both nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 101,736 miles

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

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

chip to windscreen

nearside and offside front tyres heavily wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2018 95,148 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2018 95,146 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,944 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,529 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,146 miles

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

chips to windscreen

front brake discs worn

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2014 64,100 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,257 miles

front brake discs worn

chip to windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,078 miles

very slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint

Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,826 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges but tread not cut as deep

Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,272 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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SJ07 NHB is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green 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 NHB, 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 NHB registered?

SJ07 NHB is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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