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SP07 PVO

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,566 mi
Last recorded138,566 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 PVO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2021 138,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

tow ball and electrics removed (tow bar mounting bar corroded )

Offside Rear brake binding (Decelerometer carried out)

Fail 22 Oct 2020 138,563 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUPPORT PANEL TO REAR SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUPPORT PANEL TO REAR SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn REAR AXLE BUSHING (marked yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting TOW BAR SIGNIFICANTLY WEAKENED BY CORROSION (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NSF INNER PAD WORN TO EXCESS. ALSO CALIPER VERY RUSTY. PISTON GAITER TORN ETC. DISC ALSO CORRODED/SCORED. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 130,322 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 130,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear chassis legs corroded but not excessive

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 119,193 miles

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

both headlight beam images poor

Fail 19 Nov 2018 119,193 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

both headlight beam images poor

Pass 30 Nov 2017 105,128 miles

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

both headlamp beam images are poor

Fail 30 Nov 2017 105,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement free play at both front (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlamp beam images are poor

Pass 5 Dec 2016 96,113 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 96,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,023 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside front and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant level is low

Fail 19 Oct 2015 90,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside front and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant level is low

Pass 11 Apr 2014 77,712 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,513 miles

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

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

braking system binding on slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,364 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,089 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,732 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PVO is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PVO, 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 PVO is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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