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BJ57 ZNH

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,815 mi
Last recorded112,815 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 ZNH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 112,815 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 110,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 106,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 102,261 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 97,986 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 93,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 93,297 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 87,881 miles

Both front roll bar links slight play

Rear exhaust bracket broke exhaust still secure

Rear pads low

o/s rear shocker slight misting of oil

Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,262 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,052 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,187 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 73,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,871 miles

Engine light on dash

Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,983 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 49,045 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 42,077 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 36,522 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 29,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZNH is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZNH, 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 ZNH registered?

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

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