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BG07 XXH

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,163 mi
Last recorded127,163 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 XXH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 127,163 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 120,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 109,606 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 109,606 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 104,537 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 104,537 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 99,426 miles

hand brake has alot of travel

rear silencer has a hole next to tip

Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,527 miles

Advise front o/s tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 19 Aug 2019 88,493 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative and lens damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2019 88,491 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative and lens damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2018 75,948 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 9 Aug 2018 75,948 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

cruise control indicating a fault

Pass 1 Aug 2017 68,462 miles

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

rear axle torsion beam bushes worn

Pass 17 Aug 2016 58,502 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 48,497 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,861 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 35,177 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 35,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 32,897 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 32,897 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 25,441 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,354 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 12,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 XXH is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BG07 XXH, 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 XXH registered?

BG07 XXH is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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