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BT57 SFF

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,645 mi
Last recorded171,645 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 171,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic cills - unable to inspect cills

Pass 26 Mar 2020 166,803 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 166,780 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 151,248 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 139,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 139,463 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 121,787 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 104,349 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 83,257 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 64,012 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre low and has slight cuts

Pass 14 Jan 2013 53,858 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,762 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 27,223 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 SFF is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SFF, 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 SFF registered?

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

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