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RX56 YFM

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,575 mi
Last recorded113,575 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 YFM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 113,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust fl;anges corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2024 113,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust fl;anges corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2023 106,501 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 102,612 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 99,996 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 99,996 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 98,508 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 98,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 92,178 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 92,178 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger/mounting corroded away/missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 85,969 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,491 miles

both rear tyres side walls slightly age cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,603 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres slightly age cracked

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 76,617 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres sidewalls cracking slightly

Fail 22 Apr 2015 76,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres sidewalls cracking slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,769 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,202 miles

FRONT DISCS POOR CONDITION

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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RX56 YFM is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RX56 YFM, 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 RX56 YFM registered?

RX56 YFM is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 February 2007.

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