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BT57 RZC

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,812 mi
Last recorded157,812 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 RZC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 157,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 151,358 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 145,175 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 139,219 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 134,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 134,222 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 131,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 126,257 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 117,766 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust box mount corroded

Rear Exhaust box tailpipe corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2017 117,766 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust box mount corroded

Rear Exhaust box tailpipe corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 109,331 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 109,331 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box mount (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 102,421 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,653 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 76,589 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 57,805 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 41,970 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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BT57 RZC is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BT57 RZC, 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 RZC registered?

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

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