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SP07 KPZ

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,846 mi
Last recorded115,846 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 KPZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 115,846 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 115,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 108,023 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal o/s and n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 108,023 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal o/s and n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 104,614 miles

Central Front exhaust getting rusted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 95,377 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 95,377 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 88,387 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 80,668 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 78,358 miles

child seats fitterd play inner steering

Pass 12 Mar 2015 73,069 miles

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Fail 12 Mar 2015 73,061 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 22 Apr 2014 60,999 miles

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

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

low oil

rear chassis and rear floors have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,210 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 53,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,041 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 50,041 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 47,762 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 47,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,458 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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SP07 KPZ is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP07 KPZ, 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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SP07 KPZ is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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