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BN57 HKB

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,772 mi
Last recorded164,772 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 HKB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 164,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 164,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 153,748 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2024 139,941 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 139,941 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2023 133,918 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 17 Feb 2023 133,918 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 25 Feb 2022 122,445 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 114,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner and outer side walls perished of tyre

Offside Rear Inner and outer side walls perished of tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2019 113,952 miles

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED

Fail 11 Dec 2019 113,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED

Pass 7 Dec 2018 112,899 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 112,296 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 112,296 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lenses deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 111,462 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 110,986 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 110,986 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 108,496 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

child seat fitted r/o/s

exhaust very rusty esp rear box

front tyres worn on edges

rear axle bushes noted worn (lower front arm bushes )

Pass 8 Oct 2013 104,400 miles

both rear tyres have perishing cracks

Fail 7 Oct 2013 104,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres have perishing cracks

Pass 29 Aug 2012 97,977 miles

advise front pads and discs wearing low

Pass 19 Sep 2011 91,568 miles

advise poor electrical contact n/s/f sidelight and o/s/r no plate light

Pass 12 Aug 2010 80,000 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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BN57 HKB 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 BN57 HKB, 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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BN57 HKB is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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