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BJ07 TVY

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,240 mi
Last recorded87,240 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 87,240 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 83,834 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 83,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 80,118 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

slight play in offside front link arm

Fail 23 Jun 2020 80,118 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

slight play in offside front link arm

Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,260 miles

front brake pads appear to be wearing low-unable to fully inspect

Fail 7 Jun 2019 76,260 miles

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

front brake pads appear to be wearing low-unable to fully inspect

Pass 21 Jun 2018 71,386 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,217 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,339 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,858 miles

both rear tyres walls cracked / perished

Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,403 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 49,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 35,502 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,180 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 29,180 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 20,260 miles

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

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 TVY is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TVY, 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 TVY registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ07 TVY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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