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BT57 SBV

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,453 mi
Last recorded124,453 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 124,453 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 124,452 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 121,969 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 121,969 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 119,983 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 119,268 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 117,481 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 116,828 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 116,822 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 116,822 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 114,021 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 108,851 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 102,529 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 93,399 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,536 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,890 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 68,889 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 56,977 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 56,977 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 44,651 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,889 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 SBV is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SBV, 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 SBV registered?

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

Is BT57 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 SBV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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