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ST07 FLM

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,746 mi
Last recorded135,746 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST07 FLM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2025 135,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under car rear corroded

under car rear corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 125,445 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck ()

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

Offside exhaust heatshield insecure

Tailgate corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 125,177 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside exhaust heatshield insecure

Tailgate corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 112,911 miles

Filler neck corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 105,562 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 105,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 98,195 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 98,914 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside and offside front to rear corroded at the rear junction with the flexible brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 96,131 miles

rear section underneath vehicle corrosion around fuel tank and filler neck

Fail 15 Jan 2020 96,124 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear section underneath vehicle corrosion around fuel tank and filler neck

Pass 18 Jan 2019 88,108 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,909 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 74,322 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 68,267 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 62,307 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,530 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 55,991 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 47,772 miles

front discs corroded/worn

middel exhaust bracket broken/loose

play in nearside front droplink

Fail 9 May 2012 47,772 miles

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

front discs corroded/worn

middel exhaust bracket broken/loose

play in nearside front droplink

Pass 11 May 2011 37,894 miles

exhaust corroding

front discs corroding

offside rear tyre cracking on tread,wearing on inner edge

rear wiper torn

very slight play in nearside front anto roll bar

Pass 18 May 2010 30,542 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 29,937 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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ST07 FLM is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ST07 FLM, 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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ST07 FLM is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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