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YL56 YHY

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,109 mi
Last recorded140,109 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL56 YHY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 140,109 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 140,109 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust corroded and blowing throughout (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 134,769 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 130,984 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 on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 130,984 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 126,036 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 121,279 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 116,105 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 116,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 112,147 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 112,147 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 106,744 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 106,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 101,541 miles

Front brake discs corroded Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Nov 2013 94,979 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 94,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 91,577 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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YL56 YHY is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YL56 YHY, 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 YL56 YHY registered?

YL56 YHY is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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