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BJ07 MRU

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,215 mi
Last recorded68,215 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 MRU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 68,215 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 63,201 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 59,727 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 56,737 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 1x rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 56,737 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust mounting defective 1x rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 54,568 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 52,766 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 52,766 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 51,068 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 48,012 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,063 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/F, O/S/R & N/S/R ()

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 42,064 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 42,064 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,672 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 35,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,200 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,127 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,417 miles

front tyres low on inner edges

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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BJ07 MRU is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BJ07 MRU, 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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BJ07 MRU is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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