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BF07 HFB

2007 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

139,614 mi
Last recorded139,614 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 HFB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 139,614 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 139,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & Perished - Over 10 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 139,444 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & Perished - Over 10 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 138,678 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 138,678 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 138,639 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 138,639 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 138,473 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 138,451 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 138,451 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 138,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 135,962 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 135,962 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 132,959 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 128,278 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2015 119,825 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 119,825 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 107,060 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 107,059 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,874 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,919 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 82,919 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,009 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 68,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,848 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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BF07 HFB is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BF07 HFB, 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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BF07 HFB is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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