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V31 CLE

2007 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,274 mi
Last recorded126,274 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 CLE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 126,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 26 Nov 2025 126,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 116,684 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 112,078 miles

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

Rear anti roll bar link rod nuts not on a full nut

Pass 25 Apr 2022 110,110 miles

unable to see front inner brake pads

wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Mar 2021 107,890 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 103,324 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 97,000 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 89,357 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 81,246 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/ & N/s rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm ( plus worn at inner edge) Falken Azenis FK453 235/45/18 98Y (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 81,246 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/ & N/s rear ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working rectify bad connnection at bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm ( plus worn at inner edge) Falken Azenis FK453 235/45/18 98Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working 1x501 bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 75,471 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,985 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside & nearside front tyres show abnormal tyre wear to inner tread shoulders

Fail 5 Feb 2015 68,985 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside & nearside front tyres show abnormal tyre wear to inner tread shoulders

Fail 28 Feb 2014 59,818 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,818 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,455 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wiper blade smearing/split

Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,426 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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V31 CLE is a 2007 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V31 CLE, 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 V31 CLE registered?

V31 CLE is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is V31 CLE safe to buy?

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