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OU57 YBS

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,940 mi
Last recorded117,940 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 YBS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 117,940 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 114,154 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 108,140 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 108,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaitor slightly wet (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 102,369 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 95,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,639 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 83,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,420 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 68,373 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 68,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 59,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,441 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,950 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,902 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 27,036 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 22,050 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 16,379 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 YBS is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YBS, 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

How do I check the history of OU57 YBS?

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What year was OU57 YBS registered?

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

Is OU57 YBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU57 YBS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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