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BJ57 ZRA

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,179 mi
Last recorded162,179 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 162,179 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 162,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 156,974 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 150,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 134,099 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 114,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber is worn

park-brake lever has slight travel

Fail 4 Jul 2019 113,506 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 113,205 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Back seats down and boot full so cant check seats or belts

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to top cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 102,584 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 91,437 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,936 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,374 miles

off side rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 22 Jul 2014 61,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 50,570 miles

front and rear brake pads low.osf tyre worn inner edge.front brake discs lipped.slight leak nsr shock.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 38,397 miles

nsf tyre worn outer edge

Fail 11 Jul 2012 38,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf tyre worn outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,558 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 16,647 miles

front tyres worn on edges.o.s. wing mirror damaged.

Fail 28 Aug 2010 16,639 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on edges.o.s. wing mirror damaged.

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 ZRA is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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