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SL07 JBV

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,827 mi
Last recorded104,827 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 JBV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 104,827 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

Fail 12 Dec 2022 104,811 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

Fail 30 Nov 2022 104,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake insecure brake hose fixing insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake insecure brake hose fixing insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached excessively corroded by spring fitting (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2021 97,321 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 97,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 92,320 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 92,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 86,057 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 86,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced complete inner arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced complete inner arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 81,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 81,678 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 76,968 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 76,968 miles

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

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

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)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 70,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst flange corroded and weakend (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 70,465 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber split (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst flange corroded and weakend (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 64,859 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 12 Nov 2014 59,914 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,747 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 24 Feb 2014 56,747 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

OS and NS front brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 40,954 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,290 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 18,084 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 JBV is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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