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BT57 SKD

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,232 mi
Last recorded135,232 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 SKD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 135,232 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Aug 2025 135,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended All due to seats (7.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Aug 2024 132,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 132,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 132,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 128,736 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 123,330 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 114,924 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 110,949 miles

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

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

light corrosion under

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 106,464 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 106,464 miles

foot brake rubber slightly worn

front brake pads becoming worn

plastic covers covering offside and nearside sills

Pass 23 Oct 2018 97,653 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 97,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,467 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Nov 2016 77,178 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 77,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 56,747 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

osf tyre has a cut in the side wall

Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,826 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2012 40,575 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 32,786 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 25,040 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 25,040 miles

Battery insecure

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 SKD is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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