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PY56 VBE

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,327 mi
Last recorded103,327 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 VBE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 103,327 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 99,309 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 99,307 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 96,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 94,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 94,004 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 83,748 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,391 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 83,391 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 76,821 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 114,211 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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PY56 VBE is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PY56 VBE, 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 PY56 VBE registered?

PY56 VBE is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is PY56 VBE safe to buy?

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