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SP57 MRU

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,335 mi
Last recorded120,335 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 MRU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 120,335 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 120,077 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S/F (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R upper strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R upper strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Position lamp not working N/S/F side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and holed

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S/F headlamp scratched (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/S/F (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S/F and O/S/F suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre worn more so on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underside becoming corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 114,283 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 114,280 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 108,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 108,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 101,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 93,843 miles

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 28 Aug 2018 85,531 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 76,233 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,387 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,298 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,141 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,098 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,627 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,811 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 13,671 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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SP57 MRU is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MRU, 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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What year was SP57 MRU registered?

SP57 MRU is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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