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CV07 BKY

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,271 mi
Last recorded78,271 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 BKY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 78,271 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 72,649 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 65,247 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 51,496 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle generally corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022 38,166 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 34,690 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 34,469 miles

general rustiness on under side components

Pass 13 Feb 2020 34,220 miles

Front advise corrosion front suspension parts and subframe

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin very low and rear pads worn uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively would advise brake check and pad very low nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively would advise brake check unable to see pads due to caliper covering pad and heat on disc (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise corrosion rear suspension parts and tow bar

advise light corrosion both inner sills and both rear wheel arches

Fail 13 Feb 2020 34,220 miles

Front advise corrosion front suspension parts and subframe

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin very low and rear pads worn uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively would advise brake check and pad very low nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively would advise brake check unable to see pads due to caliper covering pad and heat on disc (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise corrosion rear suspension parts and tow bar

advise light corrosion both inner sills and both rear wheel arches

Pass 5 Feb 2019 31,892 miles

advise corrosion to some suspentionnot not seriously weakend advise undergards fitted not allowing full inspection of some components within prescribed area

Pass 20 Feb 2018 30,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 28,277 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 26,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 22,809 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2014 19,456 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 17,528 miles

O/S/F disc scored/corroded slightly

Fail 14 Feb 2013 17,528 miles

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

Middle exhaust mount/bracket loose

O/S/F disc scored/corroded slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2012 15,318 miles

o/s/f brake disc pitted across the face

Fail 16 Feb 2012 15,318 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f brake disc pitted across the face

Pass 17 Feb 2011 11,949 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 9,835 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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CV07 BKY is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CV07 BKY, 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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CV07 BKY is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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