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BJ07 MXG

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,827 mi
Last recorded73,827 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 MXG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 73,827 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear chassis pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2025 70,250 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 66,727 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 62,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2022 58,387 miles

Central exhaust corroded in various places

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2022 58,381 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 55,917 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 55,916 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 55,298 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 53,672 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,188 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 52,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,052 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,994 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre craking on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,094 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,150 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,192 miles

both rear tyres, side walls craking

Fail 20 Mar 2012 32,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres, side walls craking

Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,810 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,147 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 MXG 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 80%.

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

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