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OU57 YAX

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

170,395 mi
Last recorded170,395 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 YAX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 170,395 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 170,272 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 167,006 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 166,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 162,377 miles

Offside Rear Height level sensor broken

Fail 30 Apr 2024 162,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Height level sensor broken

Pass 2 May 2023 151,960 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 140,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 131,311 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 123,946 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 108,969 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside tyres slight cracking between tread and wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 106,309 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 97,938 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 86,961 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,512 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 75,512 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,933 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 58,635 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 51,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,620 miles

front brake pads becoming low

Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,131 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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OU57 YAX is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc 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 OU57 YAX, 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 OU57 YAX registered?

OU57 YAX is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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