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WJ07 YMM

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,522 mi
Last recorded152,522 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 YMM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 152,522 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns/os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2023 146,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 139,311 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 139,311 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 135,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 135,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 132,819 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 125,981 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 112,868 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 99,900 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 99,900 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,892 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,234 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 68,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,353 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 58,277 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 51,045 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 47,863 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 43,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,382 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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WJ07 YMM is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ07 YMM, 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 WJ07 YMM registered?

WJ07 YMM is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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