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EK57 YCF

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,681 mi
Last recorded141,681 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 YCF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 141,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower panel to rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothh trailing arm mountings (2.1.2 (e) (i))

are related corrosion on underside, subframes, chassis and suspension components

Pass 7 Mar 2025 137,161 miles

Age related corrosion on under body components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner and outer facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 131,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill at trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill at trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 120,913 miles

spring assistors rear

Pass 7 Mar 2022 115,978 miles

both rear springs have spacers fitted unable to check properly

Fail 7 Mar 2022 115,975 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both rear springs have spacers fitted unable to check properly

Pass 11 Mar 2021 110,822 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 110,821 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 108,701 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 97,634 miles

Offside Rear suspension strut slightly damp.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 86,145 miles

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

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

slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,552 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 75,552 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,417 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,685 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 55,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2013 48,263 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 48,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,938 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 18,687 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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EK57 YCF is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EK57 YCF, 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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EK57 YCF is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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