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WR07 YLU

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,847 mi
Last recorded142,847 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR07 YLU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 142,847 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear general corrosion to suspension components etc

Pass 27 Jun 2024 137,557 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 132,616 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 126,964 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 121,859 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 112,828 miles

Rear Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2020 112,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 98,946 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 98,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,978 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 84,315 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 78,454 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Apr 2015 71,111 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,529 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 52,544 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,991 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,626 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 31,626 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 21,452 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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WR07 YLU is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WR07 YLU, 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 WR07 YLU registered?

WR07 YLU is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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