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BF07 LPE

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

130,018 mi
Last recorded130,018 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 LPE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 130,018 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACTION ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 126,335 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 121,260 miles

Offside Front Slight play within offside front hub

Pass 1 Jun 2023 117,214 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 117,214 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 112,782 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 112,782 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,693 miles

Rear shock absorbers have a slight misting of fluid

Pass 25 Jun 2019 111,698 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 110,398 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 107,645 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 105,177 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 104,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 100,148 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 96,299 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 85,872 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 71,874 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 71,874 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,557 miles

front brake discs looking slightly worn

front brake pads looking very low

n/s/f tyre 1mm on very inner tread

o/s/f tyre 0mm on very inner tread

passenger wiper blade split split slightly on edge off blade

Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,121 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LPE is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BF07 LPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF07 LPE registered?

BF07 LPE is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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