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BJ07 TZC

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,486 mi
Last recorded165,486 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 165,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 158,691 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 158,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 151,357 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 151,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 144,535 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 144,535 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 141,487 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 134,751 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 134,751 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 128,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perish (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Mar 2019 119,062 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing low (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil not much damping effect (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 92,299 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,475 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,374 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,837 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,208 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,497 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,341 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,713 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 TZC is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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