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BG57 FHC

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,666 mi
Last recorded81,666 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 FHC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 81,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 80,795 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 80,138 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 79,095 miles

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 24 Sep 2021 77,855 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 76,160 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 73,687 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 69,783 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 65,782 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,400 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 56,633 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 52,356 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 46,730 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,530 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre wearing outter edge and crackes

Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,701 miles

BRAKE FLUID HIGH

Fail 15 Dec 2011 32,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid level above max

Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,700 miles

brake fluid level above max

Pass 15 Dec 2010 24,632 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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BG57 FHC is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FHC, 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 FHC registered?

BG57 FHC is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 December 2007.

Is BG57 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 FHC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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