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SL07 WXO

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,351 mi
Last recorded152,351 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 WXO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2025 152,351 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 148,599 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 148,559 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 142,785 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 142,743 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 136,194 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 136,169 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 135,542 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2020 133,536 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 129,669 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 122,937 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 117,743 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 117,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 105,715 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 105,715 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 85,553 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,827 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,626 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,005 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 20 Feb 2013 76,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 27 Feb 2012 63,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 63,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 52,279 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f wing damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,344 miles

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

both sills coverd

spare wheel fiteed to n/s/front

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 WXO is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WXO, 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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What year was SL07 WXO registered?

SL07 WXO is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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