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BC07 EGG

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,800 mi
Last recorded162,800 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC07 EGG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 162,800 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 162,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases repair leaking unably to carry out emision test (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 153,510 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes through floor to rear flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 140,281 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 140,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 125,634 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO OSR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 115,661 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 105,896 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 105,892 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 93,090 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 23 Oct 2012 81,904 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 67,570 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 67,570 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,124 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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BC07 EGG is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BC07 EGG, 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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BC07 EGG is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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