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BG57 FFT

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,003 mi
Last recorded133,003 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 FFT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 133,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 117,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 117,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 105,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 95,124 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 87,231 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2018 74,807 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 74,807 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 63,290 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 52,216 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 41,607 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 32,460 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 31,980 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 28,254 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 23,663 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 17,304 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 17,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BG57 FFT is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BG57 FFT, 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 BG57 FFT registered?

BG57 FFT is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 December 2007.

Is BG57 FFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 FFT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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