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BJ57 ZNR

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,758 mi
Last recorded82,758 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 ZNR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 82,758 miles

General Under Body Corrosion

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 78,845 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 74,583 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 71,211 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 66,621 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 62,991 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 57,945 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 57,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 54,104 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 51,516 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 48,859 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 48,859 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 47,655 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cruise light illuminated

eml illuminated

Pass 22 May 2015 47,146 miles

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

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

check engine light on

slight play front antiroll bar bushs

tracsion control light on

Pass 15 May 2014 41,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

check engine light staying on

vdc vehicle dynamics control light staying on

Fail 9 May 2014 41,781 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

managment light stays on

Pass 31 May 2013 38,011 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 38,011 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,535 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 33,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 28,705 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 26,154 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 ZNR is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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