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BV07 DYC

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

175,745 mi
Last recorded175,745 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 DYC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 175,745 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 175,733 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 163,835 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 May 2023 149,984 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 138,459 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 126,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 116,960 miles

Nearside Front tyre 4mm

Pass 17 Apr 2019 104,570 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 90,823 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 90,739 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 76,834 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,107 miles

Front Upper Strutt mount rubbers cracking.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inside. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 65,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Upper Strutt mount rubbers cracking.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inside. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 59,707 miles

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Strutt mount rubbers splitting. (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Tracking.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,529 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 37,611 miles

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

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

Sidewall damage to N/S/F tyre.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,525 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,373 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 16,148 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 12,918 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 12,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BV07 DYC is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BV07 DYC, 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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BV07 DYC is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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