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BJ57 ZNE

2007 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,675 mi
Last recorded123,675 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 ZNE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 123,675 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre PIECE OF METAL IN THE TYRE ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 121,860 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 115,578 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 115,568 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 110,634 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on inner and outer tread areas.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Pass 15 Jul 2021 105,063 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splitting around stem. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 105,063 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken away. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splitting around stem. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 102,957 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 102,957 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 96,827 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 94,598 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 86,728 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 86,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 81,083 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,488 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 77,986 miles

suspect both rear shock absorbers leaking but surrounding areas damp and muddy advise clean and recheck

Pass 21 Nov 2013 72,136 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 58,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine check light on

Pass 14 Nov 2011 42,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,866 miles

Oil leak

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 ZNE is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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