MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front for lamp not working
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror case (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both inner sills have corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust flanges deteriorating
Rear exhaust flange deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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BJ07 MVT is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 MVT, 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 MVT is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2007.
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