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BT57 SBY

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,091 mi
Last recorded110,091 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 SBY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 110,091 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 102,720 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 102,718 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 94,474 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 94,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 88,054 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 88,054 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 81,230 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tires slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 76,366 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 74,672 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 74,672 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,201 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,128 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,066 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 37,486 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 26,009 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 20,628 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 20,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 16,063 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 10,201 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 SBY is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

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

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