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BG07 TFU

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,198 mi
Last recorded107,198 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 TFU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 107,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 107,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 95,851 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 87,879 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Feb 2016 76,102 miles

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

N/S Front Tyre worn on Inner Edge also cracking between treads

Fail 23 Feb 2016 76,102 miles

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

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

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

N/S Front Tyre worn on Inner Edge also cracking between treads

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRE CLOSE ALSO CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,994 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch operation very hard

engine m.i.l light on

exhaust rusty

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 29 May 2013 72,155 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 61,931 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 47,998 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 36,237 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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BG07 TFU is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG07 TFU, 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 BG07 TFU registered?

BG07 TFU is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 April 2007.

Is BG07 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG07 TFU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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