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BJ07 MWL

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,520 mi
Last recorded112,520 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 112,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 109,328 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body corrision

Fail 6 Jan 2023 109,328 miles

Front Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body corrision

Pass 12 Jan 2022 106,011 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrision

Pass 2 Feb 2021 102,274 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corrision

Pass 21 Feb 2020 99,394 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,257 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 88,943 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 84,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 84,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 77,382 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 77,381 miles

Centre Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Both side indicator lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,398 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 58,865 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 58,865 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,643 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r tyre perished

some drag on rear brakes

some imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,951 miles

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

front discs marked

Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 22,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,729 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 MWL is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 MWL, 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 MWL is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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