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BJ07 TWZ

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,726 mi
Last recorded138,726 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 TWZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 138,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges and perishing /cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch outer face near suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 138,721 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges and perishing /cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch outer face near suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 133,968 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 133,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 131,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 128,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 128,995 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 127,425 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL MARKED WITH CRAYON WEAK REQ ATTENTION NOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSIS BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY HAS GENERAL METAL FATIGUE NOW THROUGH OUT INNER SILLS READY FOR WELD REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK DRY RUSTY

Fail 24 Jul 2019 127,425 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL MARKED WITH CRAYON WEAK REQ ATTENTION NOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSIS BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY HAS GENERAL METAL FATIGUE NOW THROUGH OUT INNER SILLS READY FOR WELD REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK DRY RUSTY

Pass 17 Jul 2018 117,512 miles

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

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

wax oil to chassis to floor

Pass 20 Jul 2017 107,600 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRIP CHECK PADS LOOK CLOSE TO LIMITS INNERS (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 107,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive FITTED ADDITIVE AND ADJUST AIR FLOW (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRIP CHECK PADS LOOK CLOSE TO LIMITS INNERS (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 107,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 99,393 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 99,383 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,719 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 89,137 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 81,071 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 81,071 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,989 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight cut on tread on o/s rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,250 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,530 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 35,967 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 TWZ is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TWZ, 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 TWZ is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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