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BJ07 TVF

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,014 mi
Last recorded173,014 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 173,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 173,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 168,243 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 162,997 miles

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

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

brake pipes have slight corrosion in areas where not coated in plastic

Fail 17 Nov 2021 162,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

brake pipes have slight corrosion in areas where not coated in plastic

Pass 16 Dec 2020 155,958 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 144,417 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 136,363 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 123,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 112,280 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 111,867 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

engine management light on

offside and nearside rear tyres outer edges worn

Pass 5 Nov 2015 103,567 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 103,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 89,754 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 78,028 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 78,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 64,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 64,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,703 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,449 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 TVF is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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