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PY07 AVM

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,776 mi
Last recorded78,776 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY07 AVM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 78,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 70,469 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 69,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracks in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 69,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link has broken off (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from bend at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracks in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 67,703 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 67,687 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 65,527 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 63,309 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 61,744 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,780 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 59,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 43,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,165 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRUT TOWER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRUT TOWER (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 38,629 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 38,629 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,899 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,631 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2012 24,938 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,321 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 12,925 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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PY07 AVM is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc 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 PY07 AVM, 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 PY07 AVM registered?

PY07 AVM is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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