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SP57 MPO

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,311 mi
Last recorded103,311 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 MPO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 103,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2020 103,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2018 91,475 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 97,657 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 94,132 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 94,132 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 90,517 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

Pass 27 Jan 2015 86,414 miles

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

clutch pedal antislip rubber worn

Pass 23 Dec 2013 78,071 miles

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

clutch pedal antislip rubber worn

Pass 19 Jan 2013 70,939 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 70,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,082 miles

advise n/s/f tyre close to legal limits

Fail 22 Feb 2012 64,080 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise n/s/f tyre close to legal limits

Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,094 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 54,094 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010
Fail 3 Nov 2010 50,745 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SP57 MPO is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SP57 MPO, 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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SP57 MPO is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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