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FE07 DFY

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

116,281 mi
Last recorded116,281 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 DFY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 116,281 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 108,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe slight corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2023 100,494 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 93,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,619 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 85,619 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 78,472 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 70,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2019 70,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2018 58,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in center 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in center 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 13 Nov 2017 47,066 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,718 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,597 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,410 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 28,542 miles

slight corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,953 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,611 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,112 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,364 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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FE07 DFY is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FE07 DFY, 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 FE07 DFY registered?

FE07 DFY is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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