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SN56 OLX

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,702 mi
Last recorded149,702 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 OLX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 149,702 miles

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 149,699 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 146,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 141,970 miles

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

Central Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 138,828 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 138,825 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 133,053 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE JOINT CORRODED

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting ALL CORRODED (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 133,053 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE JOINT CORRODED

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting ALL CORRODED (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 124,168 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 111,634 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 98,474 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 98,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 86,394 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,218 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 73,455 miles

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

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

offside seat anchor brackets corroded(front)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 73,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside seat anchor brackets corroded (front)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 73,265 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside seat anchor brackets corroded (front)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,228 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mounting bracket missing

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2012 61,191 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,029 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,962 miles

both sills coverd

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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SN56 OLX is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SN56 OLX, 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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SN56 OLX is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 February 2007.

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