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BT07 LSY

2007 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

104,206 mi
Last recorded104,206 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 LSY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 104,206 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 104,089 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened diff mount bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge No visible tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 97,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear slight blow at join's (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, 70% worn inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both, mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both, corrosion to inner arch outer skin of arch

Fail 4 Sep 2024 96,844 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear slight blow at join's (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, 70% worn inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both, mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 90,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 90,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~2mm tread remaining and worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, ~2mm tread remaining and worn badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,812 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive damp around front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2022 83,812 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive damp around front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 76,552 miles

Front Exhaust flange heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 76,475 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch section of momocoque (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise repair as suspect contravenes road traffic act (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 76,380 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust flange heavily corroded

General suspension component corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,923 miles

Exhaust flanges corroded centre section

Front Service brake binding but not excessively O/s/f pads and disc signs of heat damage, slight bind present (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 70,923 miles

Exhaust flanges corroded centre section

Front Service brake binding but not excessively O/s/f pads and disc signs of heat damage, slight bind present (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 65,361 miles

Front Exhaust shield's slightly loose and rattling

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack slightly damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 59,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underbody corrosion to rear

Pass 14 Sep 2017 56,571 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 56,571 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,531 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 41,518 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Sep 2014 33,019 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 27,306 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,242 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 16,310 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 12,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 12,450 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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BT07 LSY is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BT07 LSY, 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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BT07 LSY is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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