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SJ07 OHB

2007 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,570 mi
Last recorded113,570 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 OHB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 113,570 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 109,781 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 109,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 104,683 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2017 99,165 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 99,165 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 97,398 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 97,398 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 90,675 miles

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 23 Feb 2015 83,292 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 75,542 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,334 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,685 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 57,685 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,234 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,039 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 OHB is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OHB, 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 OHB registered?

SJ07 OHB is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 2007.

Is SJ07 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ07 OHB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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