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YR57 YFU

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,370 mi
Last recorded117,370 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 YFU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 117,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge, (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge,strongly advise. (4.1.E.1)

added oil to engine before test 1.5litres,

presented with rear seats down.

Fail 8 Dec 2017 117,323 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on wear indicators (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both,too thin past wear indicators, (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by 4way connector,into body (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge, (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge,strongly advise. (4.1.E.1)

added oil to engine before test 1.5litres,

presented with rear seats down.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 105,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low through wheel. (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights on number1. ()

cambelt history.

Fail 9 Dec 2016 105,804 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe going into rear silencer broken, (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low through wheel. (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights on number1. ()

cambelt history.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 94,606 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 94,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at junction (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 82,601 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 82,598 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 72,111 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,056 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,238 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 61,773 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 58,161 miles

advise front pads worn

advise o/s front tyre

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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YR57 YFU is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 YR57 YFU, 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 YR57 YFU registered?

YR57 YFU is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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