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DY57 LTE

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,575 mi
Last recorded140,575 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 LTE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 140,575 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 133,976 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 128,425 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 120,206 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 114,289 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 114,289 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 107,708 miles

Rear front back box clamp detached still secured

Fail 7 Jan 2020 107,708 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear front back box clamp detached still secured

Pass 6 Feb 2019 99,300 miles

exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 6 Feb 2019 99,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,671 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 94,478 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,576 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 90,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb was not fitted right (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 85,878 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,788 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 69,329 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,954 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,008 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,910 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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DY57 LTE is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY57 LTE, 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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DY57 LTE is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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