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SL07 DNX

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,384 mi
Last recorded113,384 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 DNX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2019 113,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (trunk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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 wing (trunk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 100,039 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 100,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 92,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

front headlamp height sensor bracket broken

Pass 4 Aug 2016 86,742 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 86,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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 6 Aug 2015 75,778 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at joining piece (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 75,773 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at joining piece (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,959 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 7 May 2014 59,197 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 47,125 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 47,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cluth pedal rubber split

Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,645 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 40,273 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,132 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 34,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,546 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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SL07 DNX is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DNX, 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 DNX is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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