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BT57 YHJ

2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

206,207 mi
Last recorded206,207 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca69,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 YHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 206,207 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 204,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 198,634 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 196,925 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 196,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 195,673 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 195,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 193,444 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 191,296 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 191,296 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 188,621 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 188,569 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 185,704 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 181,984 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front noise from suspension

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in steering rack

Pass 2 May 2015 168,275 miles

n/s/f tyre slight wear

Pass 6 May 2014 143,729 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 119,248 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 86,288 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 62,243 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru B9 Tribeca?

Based on 7,310 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
6,198
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 108
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 107
position lamp(s) not working 79
Stop lamp not working 71
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BT57 YHJ is a 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 69,648 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru B9 Tribeca fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT57 YHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru B9 Tribeca typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Subaru B9 Tribeca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT57 YHJ is a 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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