CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ57 ZPL

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,216 mi
Last recorded85,216 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 ZPL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 85,216 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 79,874 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 70,814 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 69,400 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 69,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 68,706 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 68,613 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 68,613 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively binding Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake reserve only just met requirements

Pass 11 Dec 2019 67,934 miles

Parking brake performance only just met requirements

Pass 28 Nov 2018 64,453 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 64,453 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 55,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 50,268 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,873 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 41,602 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 41,602 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,950 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 34,080 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 30,233 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,686 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 23,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ57 ZPL is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZPL, 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

How do I check the history of BJ57 ZPL?

You can check the full history of BJ57 ZPL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ57 ZPL registered?

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

Is BJ57 ZPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ57 ZPL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ57 ZPL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ57 ZPL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.