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DY57 YXF

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,066 mi
Last recorded85,066 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 YXF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 85,066 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed - obscuring the view of the road ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 81,666 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 75,685 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 75,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 75,649 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced and incorrect reflective background (0.1 (d))

Service brake excessively binding All 4 Corners registering excessive bind (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Belt not fully checked due to child seat being fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 68,819 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 65,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 62,446 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,011 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,155 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,606 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,948 miles

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

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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DY57 YXF is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY57 YXF, 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 DY57 YXF registered?

DY57 YXF is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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