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BJ07 TZP

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

126,562 mi
Last recorded126,562 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 126,562 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 121,946 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 117,839 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 114,127 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 111,366 miles

o/side rear shock misting

Fail 22 Mar 2022 111,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/side rear shock misting

Pass 23 Mar 2021 107,476 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 103,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing heavily on the inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing heavily on the inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 97,907 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 92,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 86,472 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing heavily on the inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front tyre is VERY heavily worn on the inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 16 Mar 2016 81,025 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' offside of windscreen (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' nearside of windscreen (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing heavily on the inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front tyre is VERY heavily worn on the inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,139 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs very corroded and in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,012 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 69,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,749 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,399 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,889 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 38,889 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,879 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 TZP is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black 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 TZP, 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 TZP is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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