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BJ57 ZNK

2007 Subaru Forester

Beige Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,427 mi
Last recorded148,427 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 ZNK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 148,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 143,255 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 143,069 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 138,877 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 134,036 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 133,972 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 128,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension sensor link arm broken

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Oct 2020 124,822 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 124,816 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 119,431 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 112,792 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 105,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,110 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 81,192 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,660 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,928 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 60,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,380 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Nov 2010 24,467 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 ZNK is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Beige 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 ZNK, 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 ZNK registered?

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

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