2007 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · BT07 LSF
2007 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 197,152 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT07 LSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/03/2026
- 197,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT07 LSF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Subaru Forester (BT07 LSF) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
BT07 LSF Mileage History
- 21/02/2024181,837 mi
- 20/03/2024182,356 mi+519 mi
- 10/03/2025190,155 mi+7,799 mi
- 24/03/2025190,227 mi+72 mi
- 17/03/2026197,152 mi+6,925 mi
Average of roughly 7,409 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Forester Mk2 (SG)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Head Gasket Failure (2.5L Engines)Serious
The 2.5L EJ25 engine in the SG XT is prone to external coolant and oil leaks from the head gaskets, eventually leading to overheating. UK MOT data records engine oil/coolant leaks and exhaust leaks as a recurring failure area on this generation.
- Self-Levelling Suspension (SLS) FailureModerate
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