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SL07 JBE

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,224 mi
Last recorded98,224 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 JBE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 98,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 98,224 miles

Emissions not tested due to exesive exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,239 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf osf osr to osr hose nsr hose (3.6.B.2c)

EML fault code p2441 secondrey breather unitbank one siezed???

EML light on but emissions past ok

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsr slight oil stain but operates ok (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr osr (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr osr (2.4.A.3)

all suspension components corroded

slight noise from rear wheel bearings ????

wipers worn

Pass 28 Sep 2015 73,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes from osr joint block to nsr osr (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heat shields loose (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight oil leak but shock absorber ok (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise from rerar on road test (2.6.2)

front wiper blades worn

Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,094 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,661 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs wearing thin and slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,342 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,500 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 41,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,300 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,962 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 JBE is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JBE, 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 JBE is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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