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BJ57 ZNM

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,858 mi
Last recorded138,858 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 138,858 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 132,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple small leaks , only just passed emissions (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 126,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 119,905 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 115,051 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 110,117 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 106,352 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 100,768 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 96,944 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 92,785 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 92,785 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 92,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 74,277 miles

PARKING BRAKE EFF-LOW

Fail 14 Apr 2015 66,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,590 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,912 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,686 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,501 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,057 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 ZNM is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ57 ZNM registered?

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

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