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AO57 YJW

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

127,949 mi
Last recorded127,949 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 YJW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 127,949 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+os rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic covers over outer sills+underbody obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2025 116,040 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 103,732 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 89,880 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 78,671 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 71,741 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 68,482 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 10 Jan 2020 68,482 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2019 67,232 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 64,828 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 62,326 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,886 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,228 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,084 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,393 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 32,814 miles

damage to windscreen

wear to front brake discs

Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,037 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,924 miles

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

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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AO57 YJW is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AO57 YJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO57 YJW registered?

AO57 YJW is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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The MOT history for AO57 YJW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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