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YG57 DZE

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,480 mi
Last recorded155,480 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 DZE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 155,480 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 155,478 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 152,158 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 140,618 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 140,618 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both inner 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 125,267 miles

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

centre section joining flange deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2015 125,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush inner roll bar bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush inner roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

centre section joining flange deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2014 110,812 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 110,812 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 96,387 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 82,571 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,331 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,835 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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YG57 DZE is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YG57 DZE, 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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YG57 DZE is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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