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YG07 HHV

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,068 mi
Last recorded117,068 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 HHV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 117,068 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 117,048 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 112,123 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 104,337 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 100,255 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 97,452 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 88,756 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 76,988 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,300 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 59,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,750 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 39,822 miles

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jan 2014 39,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 37,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 31,888 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 26,554 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both offside/nearside front brake discs presure worn slighly scored

Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,554 miles

both offside/nearside front brake discs presure worn slighly scored

Pass 25 Feb 2010 21,259 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 21,259 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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YG07 HHV is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 YG07 HHV, 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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YG07 HHV is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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