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M23 VAY

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,976 mi
Last recorded66,976 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 VAY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 66,976 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 May 2025 60,673 miles

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 May 2025 60,673 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2024 57,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 57,551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 56,181 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 54,948 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 53,970 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,858 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 50,201 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,902 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 46,136 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 44,098 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 44,098 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 39,768 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 35,817 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 31,981 miles

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Fail 2 Dec 2011 24,975 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 24,975 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 19,357 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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M23 VAY is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M23 VAY, 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 M23 VAY registered?

M23 VAY is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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