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AY07 XVJ

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,252 mi
Last recorded151,252 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 XVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 151,252 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 151,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative link between arm and sensor missing (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 145,666 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 145,666 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 137,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 137,693 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 122,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 105,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 105,617 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 89,647 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,751 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,898 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,459 miles

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

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 XVJ is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AY07 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

AY07 XVJ is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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