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BK07 HBA

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,902 mi
Last recorded139,902 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 HBA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 139,902 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Fail 29 Jan 2026 139,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 29 Jan 2025 135,781 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2025 135,781 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2024 132,771 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2023 128,621 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2022 126,508 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2022 126,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 125,789 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 119,572 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 115,578 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 112,491 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 112,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 92,926 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 92,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 81,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 81,718 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 68,368 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,368 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,744 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,379 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,730 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,798 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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BK07 HBA is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BK07 HBA, 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 BK07 HBA registered?

BK07 HBA is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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