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SJ07 OHC

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,199 mi
Last recorded109,199 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 109,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 104,017 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 96,653 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 96,653 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 96,458 miles

lower body covered in underseal

Pass 24 Jun 2020 95,482 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 95,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 88,005 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,171 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,915 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED AND DETERIORATED // NOT AFFECTING EMMISSIONS

Fail 24 Mar 2016 67,257 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED AND DETERIORATED // NOT AFFECTING EMMISSIONS

Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,151 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the tread less than 25 mm across, but deep enough to reach cords, advise also it is worn on the inside edge

Fail 24 Mar 2015 53,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre is worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the tread less than 25 mm across, but deep enough to reach cords, advise also it is worn on the inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,156 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 37,148 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,928 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,531 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,955 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 12,978 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 OHC 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 OHC, 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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SJ07 OHC is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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