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BJ07 MWF

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,894 mi
Last recorded87,894 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 MWF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 87,894 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 80,845 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 78,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 77,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 77,908 miles

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

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

Fan belt loose/squeals

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 76,258 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both wing mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 74,101 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 74,101 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 73,061 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 70,667 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 69,288 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 67,836 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,015 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 64,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 60,512 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Both wing mirrors are loose (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 55,649 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges close to legal limit

Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,455 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,504 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 42,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2012 32,379 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,005 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2010 16,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 16,815 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 MWF is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MWF, 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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What year was BJ07 MWF registered?

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

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