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BF57 GBO

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,001 mi
Last recorded72,001 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 GBO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 72,001 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside tyres beginning to get low on tread, 3.4mm/3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 61,849 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 51,793 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 51,791 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2023 50,973 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 49,844 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 49,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 48,647 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 47,615 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 46,541 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,242 miles

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2017 43,363 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2016 40,498 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 36,905 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 32,057 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 24,295 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 24,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 19,358 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2010 13,559 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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BF57 GBO is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BF57 GBO, 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 BF57 GBO registered?

BF57 GBO is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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The MOT history for BF57 GBO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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