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SL07 JBX

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,339 mi
Last recorded146,339 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 146,339 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2023 141,230 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease on osr where they go into the car (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 141,230 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease on osr where they go into the car (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 126,160 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 126,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 109,394 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 109,394 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 93,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on centre section where bracket has broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to show signs of corrosion on both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 93,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on centre section where bracket has broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to show signs of corrosion on both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 74,782 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 59,224 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 48,863 miles

front discs corroded

nsf tyre badly worn outside edge

nsr tyre on 1.6 mm bar in centre

osr tyre close to 1.6mm bar in centre of tread

rear discs corroded pads low

Pass 9 Feb 2016 44,669 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 44,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,645 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 36,768 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,449 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 28,016 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 22,477 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 16,805 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 JBX is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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