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KD07 BTX

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,829 mi
Last recorded120,829 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD07 BTX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 120,829 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2025 120,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 115,260 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened split cracked and perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened cracked split and perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 27 Nov 2024 115,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened split cracked and perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened cracked split and perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 21 Nov 2023 110,194 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 105,294 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 99,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 98,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,654 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 84,484 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 84,458 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 80,072 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 79,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 78,358 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,435 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 76,419 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,827 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 68,827 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,895 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,001 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 51,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,563 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 42,483 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 42,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,027 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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KD07 BTX is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KD07 BTX, 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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KD07 BTX is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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