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AY07 XVE

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,652 mi
Last recorded85,652 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 XVE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 85,652 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seal corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 85,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seal corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 76,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stabilizer bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stabilizer bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 72,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 64,001 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 64,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 58,795 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 53,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 51,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear steel wheel fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,995 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 41,990 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing low on outer edge.

O/S/F fog lamp lens damaged.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 36,286 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Fail 7 Aug 2014 36,286 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 31,258 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,080 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Aug 2011 21,717 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2010 15,018 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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AY07 XVE is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AY07 XVE, 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 AY07 XVE registered?

AY07 XVE is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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