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BJ07 TVU

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,783 mi
Last recorded89,783 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 TVU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 89,783 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 89,460 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 66,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s front tyre worn on inside

Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,643 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside

Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,525 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 8 Jul 2011 46,525 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs worn

Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,703 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 TVU is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ07 TVU registered?

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

Is BJ07 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ07 TVU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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