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BC57 HRW

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

111,937 mi
Last recorded111,937 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC57 HRW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 111,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 109,036 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 105,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 105,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 99,918 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 96,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near limit, renewal recommended (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 94,661 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 94,661 miles

Power steering malfunctioning Power steering belt adjusted (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 94,257 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 93,050 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 89,934 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 81,265 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 73,009 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 64,535 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 57,606 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 49,502 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edge of tread

Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,770 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre worn edges

Pass 1 Nov 2010 25,586 miles

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

slight wear at front brake discs

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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BC57 HRW is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BC57 HRW, 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 BC57 HRW registered?

BC57 HRW is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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