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SJ56 HHO

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,087 mi
Last recorded136,087 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 HHO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 136,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

sills heavily undersealed

underside corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2024 136,056 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill Holed Next to Strengthen Support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner Sill Filled with Body Filler or Other Material (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely Hand Brake Sticking on After Use (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust System has Had Previous Repair

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge - 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 130,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sill trims fitted

under side of car covered in under seal

Pass 16 Aug 2022 126,250 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 126,250 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 123,044 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 118,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 112,055 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 112,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 104,921 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 98,931 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 96,703 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

under of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 5 Jan 2015 77,862 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 77,862 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 67,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 67,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 13 Dec 2012 59,737 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 52,036 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 38,201 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 37,954 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 21,562 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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SJ56 HHO is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ56 HHO, 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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SJ56 HHO is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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