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VN07 DWO

2007 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,498 mi
Last recorded77,498 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 DWO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 77,498 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 68,343 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 61,590 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2021 61,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 59,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 54,985 miles

insecure exhaust heat shields. rattle.

slight play in both front anti roll bar link joints. may knock.

Fail 14 May 2019 54,985 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

insecure exhaust heat shields. rattle.

slight play in both front anti roll bar link joints. may knock.

Pass 23 May 2018 51,255 miles

Nearside Front tyre, worn on outer edge. suggest steering geometry check due to uneven tyre wear.

both rear inner sills corroded, weak.

Fail 23 May 2018 51,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge. also cut to cord. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre, worn on outer edge. suggest steering geometry check due to uneven tyre wear.

both rear inner sills corroded, weak.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,971 miles

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

power steering slightly rough & noisy on full lock.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 43,623 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 38,283 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 38,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 May 2014 37,351 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 30,048 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 30,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 24,088 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 17,419 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 13,116 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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VN07 DWO is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN07 DWO, 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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VN07 DWO is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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