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BJ07 MUV

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,948 mi
Last recorded109,948 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 MUV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2022 109,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches at strut tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside inner and outer sill, at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside inner and outer sill, at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured offside rear diff support frame attachment bracket corroded through (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 105,179 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear sills corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2020 105,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear sills corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 101,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion on rear suspension arms

Fail 20 Jan 2020 101,596 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour LED flashing aswell (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on rear suspension arms

Pass 11 May 2019 99,888 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 May 2019 99,888 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills at (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 93,692 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 87,208 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 81,823 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 73,451 miles

brake pipes coated

Pass 9 Feb 2015 72,687 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 63,958 miles

Slight wear in both front a.r.bar d bushes.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,191 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 47,325 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,479 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 40,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,114 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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BJ07 MUV is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ07 MUV, 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 MUV is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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