2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Subaru Forester MOT pass rate and common faults

808 MOT tests in 2024. 61.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time61.9%
Failed or needed repairs38.1%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 808 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.7%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.7%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.5%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.4%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.8%
  2. Suspension23.8%
  3. Emissions & leaks16.6%
  4. Brakes10.6%
  5. Body & chassis9.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  7. Tyres4.6%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.1%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Subaru Forester?

In 2024, 61.9% of 2007 Subaru Forester cars passed their MOT first time, across 808 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Subaru Forester?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Subaru Forester reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).