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OU57 YBF

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,243 mi
Last recorded146,243 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 YBF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 146,243 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe has been sealed with exhaust paste around mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear road wheel metal rest alloy

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 146,243 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe has been sealed with exhaust paste around mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear road wheel metal rest alloy

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 129,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 127,876 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 115,276 miles

Front number plate damaged

Rear exhaust mount broken

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2020 115,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate damaged

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 108,423 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 108,423 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 101,637 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,920 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,155 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 86,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 76,964 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 70,339 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 61,919 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 53,870 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 44,016 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f head light has condensation built up in side

Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,325 miles

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

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

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 YBF is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OU57 YBF, 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 YBF registered?

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

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