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BJ57 ENR

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,178 mi
Last recorded166,178 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 ENR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 166,178 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Trans sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in protection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in protection (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS Sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 165,243 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 165,243 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety transmission cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth and two bolts insecure (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp n/w.. unit corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner wing insecure. broken mtg

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear deteriorating.. figures (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2016 155,009 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 155,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam pink--faulty hid bulb??? (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 134,824 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in offside front tyre

items removed from view before test

Fail 7 Oct 2014 119,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 119,883 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 103,266 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 103,220 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 88,341 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 79,350 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,178 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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BJ57 ENR is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ57 ENR, 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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BJ57 ENR is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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