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BJ07 MXS

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,906 mi
Last recorded69,906 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 MXS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 69,906 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 68,831 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 67,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 67,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 67,242 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 1 Dec 2021 67,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 66,186 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 65,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 61,844 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 55,830 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,097 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 37,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/front tyre wearing on edges

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,412 miles

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

n/s/front tyre wearing on edges

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,308 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp slight damage

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 MXS is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

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

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