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PY57 FFV

2007 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,634 mi
Last recorded101,634 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 FFV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 101,634 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both inner sills at rear sections weak / corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe cracked and weak after middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 101,634 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both inner sills at rear sections weak / corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe cracked and weak after middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers badly corroded and rubbers torn off (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 100,352 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 97,751 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 96,750 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 93,810 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 87,424 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 80,850 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 74,737 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 74,737 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,583 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 60,996 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 53,222 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,457 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 39,841 miles

no rubber on clutch pedel

Pass 10 Nov 2010 30,766 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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PY57 FFV is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PY57 FFV, 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 PY57 FFV registered?

PY57 FFV is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 November 2007.

Is PY57 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY57 FFV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PY57 FFV have outstanding finance?

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