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YT57 JDK

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,385 mi
Last recorded151,385 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 JDK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 151,385 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 149,674 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 148,333 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 147,150 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 147,149 miles

All direction indicators not working all not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 145,669 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 143,831 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 141,385 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 138,804 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 138,804 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 137,135 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 134,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear silencer bracket cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2015 126,814 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 126,814 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 114,850 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 114,850 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 98,435 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 85,629 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 85,559 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 63,879 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 47,794 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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YT57 JDK is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YT57 JDK, 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 YT57 JDK registered?

YT57 JDK is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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