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OU57 YAY

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,863 mi
Last recorded43,863 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 YAY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 43,863 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 42,582 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 41,323 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 39,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (has been repaired and leaking slightly) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 39,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (has been repaired and leaking slightly) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged button stuck in (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 36,996 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 34,777 miles

rear silencer mounting bracket broken

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2019 33,220 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 31,352 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 29,887 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 28,290 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 26,544 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 26,544 miles

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 24,754 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,751 miles

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

O/S wiper slightly smeary

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 22,751 miles

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

O/S wiper slightly smeary

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,725 miles

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 Aug 2011 17,956 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 14,169 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 YAY 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 84.2%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

OU57 YAY is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is OU57 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU57 YAY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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