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BJ57 ZMU

2007 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

95,391 mi
Last recorded95,391 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 ZMU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 95,391 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 92,226 miles

has general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 20 May 2025 92,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

has general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 May 2024 88,459 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 87,786 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 86,165 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 82,451 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 81,450 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 77,546 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 73,292 miles

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 69,761 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 65,882 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,702 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,470 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 55,470 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 42,775 miles

all brake discs corroded rears worst

Pass 5 Jan 2012 32,197 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 22,421 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 22,401 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 ZMU is a 2007 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BJ57 ZMU, 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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What year was BJ57 ZMU registered?

BJ57 ZMU is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is BJ57 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ57 ZMU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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