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IAZ 171

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,270 mi
Last recorded229,270 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIAZ 171
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 229,270 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 218,249 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 212,738 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 212,682 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 212,641 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 194,187 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 180,824 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 165,636 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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IAZ 171 is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 IAZ 171, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IAZ 171 registered?

IAZ 171 is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 March 2007.

Is IAZ 171 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IAZ 171 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does IAZ 171 have outstanding finance?

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