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BT57 RYF

2007 Subaru Forester

Red Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,365 mi
Last recorded157,365 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 RYF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 157,365 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 157,352 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 150,682 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 150,679 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 143,954 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 136,953 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 136,949 miles

Body component insecure Front Exhaust Heat Shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 132,380 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 132,373 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 127,444 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 14 Mar 2018 121,625 miles

Nearside Front slight amount of play in inner tie rod

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable right on edge of outter tread pattern ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 121,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure ball joint has popped out end of linkage (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. different size tyre and wheel fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front slight amount of play in inner tie rod

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable right on edge of outter tread pattern ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 116,283 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 111,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 91,791 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 88,650 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 88,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 88,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine misfiring and battery light illuminated on idle

Pass 14 Nov 2012 77,032 miles

Offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2012 77,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2011 49,017 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 49,017 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 26,349 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 26,341 miles

Nearside 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)

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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BT57 RYF is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BT57 RYF, 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 BT57 RYF registered?

BT57 RYF is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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