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BJ57 ZNA

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,788 mi
Last recorded71,788 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 ZNA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 71,788 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 67,926 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 63,198 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 60,561 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 60,561 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 57,773 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 57,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CENTRE PIPE HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 19 Nov 2018 53,902 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 53,900 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2014
Pass 19 Dec 2012 38,685 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,217 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,246 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 28,246 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZNA is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZNA, 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 ZNA registered?

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

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