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2007 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,277 mi
Last recorded114,277 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 NUM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 114,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (INNER EDGE) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 112,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR CROSS (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 112,270 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded CROSS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR CROSS (1.1.11 (c))

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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 110,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR CROSS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CROSS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 107,795 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 107,795 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 105,639 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 105,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 102,530 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 102,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 97,584 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 92,347 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 92,344 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 87,269 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 82,193 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 76,850 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,198 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 72,198 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,804 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 54,253 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 43,576 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 32,782 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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YT07 NUM is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YT07 NUM, 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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YT07 NUM is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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