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BJ07 TYB

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,326 mi
Last recorded92,326 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 TYB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 92,326 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 88,292 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Front & Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underbody surface corrosion

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Wing Mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 88,288 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Front & Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underbody surface corrosion

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Wing Mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 84,600 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing significantly cracking/perishing and worn on the edge, needs attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side front and rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 84,464 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing significantly cracking/perishing and worn on the edge, needs attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side front and rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 73,107 miles

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

front and rear headlamp leveling device mountings weak

Pass 3 Mar 2020 70,881 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 68,234 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 65,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,061 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,120 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 58,081 miles

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

Exhaust System Rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Various Suspension Components Rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,081 miles

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

Exhaust System Rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Various Suspension Components Rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,368 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 54,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,850 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,641 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 TYB is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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