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SV07 PKE

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,869 mi
Last recorded97,869 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV07 PKE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 97,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe before cat.. under heat shields (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 89,495 miles

Nearside Front fog inoperative

no oil on dip stick.... TOP UP prior MOT . 2.6l

park brake has 4/5 notches free play

Fail 20 Jul 2020 89,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak not damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping (5.3.2 (b))

Outer Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position handle sticks open (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front fog inoperative

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

no oil on dip stick.... TOP UP prior MOT . 2.6l

park brake has 4/5 notches free play

Pass 5 Aug 2019 79,702 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat. under heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Front both wiper blades torn/insecure...replaced

Nearside Front fog lamp n/w

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tail gate outer handle seizing in open position.... freed off

wiring dangling/fouling hot exhaust... secured

Pass 8 Aug 2018 69,355 miles

Front arb moves in main bushes

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 69,355 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer. two places... upper by lambda.. lower covered by shields (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative susp. levelling device bracket broken/free floating to alter h/lamp aim (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both ncs.. turned on pivots (3.4 (b) (i))

Front arb moves in main bushes

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high above zero line (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high above zero line (4.1.2 (a))

Rear headlamp suspension levelling device seized/bent/ linkage broken

Pass 10 Jul 2017 56,563 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 56,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure detached at ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective bracket weld broken (1.7.2)

EML on

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,745 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 46,745 miles

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

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

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

Rear Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users auto adjuster bkt. insecure (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked jets (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside and components corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 26,835 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,878 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,079 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,515 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)

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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SV07 PKE is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV07 PKE, 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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SV07 PKE is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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