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BT57 SDV

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Gas bi-fuel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,417 mi
Last recorded122,417 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 SDV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 122,417 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 112,149 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 100,500 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 90,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from rear diff case

Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,739 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 75,539 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 75,539 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2013 51,298 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 May 2013 51,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 24 May 2012 40,407 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,833 miles

corrosion on o/s front brake disc

Pass 9 Nov 2010 24,165 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 SDV is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SDV, 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 SDV registered?

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

Is BT57 SDV safe to buy?

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