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SP07 PVJ

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,216 mi
Last recorded162,216 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 162,216 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 159,384 miles

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

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

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

e m l light on

Fail 11 Oct 2017 159,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

e m l light on

Pass 21 Oct 2016 145,098 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 145,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 121,951 miles

engine management light on

Fail 6 Oct 2015 121,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal pipe at join box at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal pipe at join box at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

engine management light on

Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,303 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 72,081 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,724 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 63,738 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 63,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,961 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 PVJ is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SP07 PVJ, 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 PVJ is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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