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BJ57 ZPC

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,670 mi
Last recorded51,670 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 51,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 51,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 42,558 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 40,293 miles

advise general surface corrosion on all suspension and under body

Pass 27 Feb 2023 39,076 miles

seat belt adapted for disabled driver ( Drivers seat belt

Pass 2 Sep 2016 38,673 miles

front brakes discs lipped

Fail 2 Sep 2016 38,673 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator does not face the rear (1.4.A.2b)

front brakes discs lipped

Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,999 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,729 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,571 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,187 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,743 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all discs have slight wear

o/s/f seat belt to blue badge holders usage

Pass 24 Aug 2010 25,096 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has a screw in tread

Fail 24 Aug 2010 25,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre has a screw in tread

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 ZPC is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZPC, 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 ZPC registered?

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

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