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SL07 CEY

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,653 mi
Last recorded157,653 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 CEY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 157,653 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 157,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 154,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 150,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 150,508 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits co0.58 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 145,499 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 135,116 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 125,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at joiner (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at joiner (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 125,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at joiner (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at joiner (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 119,032 miles

rear headlight level sensor broken

Fail 10 Nov 2015 119,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear headlight level sensor broken

Pass 19 Nov 2014 113,477 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 106,976 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 96,342 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 80,112 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 79,952 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 64,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly(on inside)

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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SL07 CEY is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SL07 CEY, 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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SL07 CEY is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 August 2007.

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