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SP07 PUK

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,233 mi
Last recorded157,233 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 PUK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 157,233 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Differential bushes ()

Sills corroded but not excessively

Fail 25 Aug 2021 157,152 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bad condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 151,585 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 151,575 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps full of condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion beside flexi end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion beside flexi end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 138,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts beside flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears at junction box (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 138,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts beside flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears at junction box (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 132,306 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 126,916 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 120,755 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 112,008 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 98,153 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 98,153 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 85,603 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deterating in parts

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Mar 2013 85,598 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deterating in parts

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Mar 2012 77,054 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f window not going up or down

Fail 23 Mar 2012 77,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s/f window not going up or down

Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,020 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 66,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2010 50,338 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 PUK is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PUK, 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 PUK is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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