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BJ57 ZRE

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,883 mi
Last recorded160,883 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 ZRE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 160,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full under body covered in mud

Pass 17 Jul 2024 152,756 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 138,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated becoming insecure from housing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 125,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion steering and suspension components

Fail 18 Sep 2021 125,627 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both front and no patton (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front dscs and pads

Fail 11 Aug 2021 123,612 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

General corrosion

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 119,294 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 107,693 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 107,124 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 107,123 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 105,211 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 101,020 miles

Offside front tyre void of tread on inner band

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,446 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,995 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 84,995 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,241 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 56,223 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,811 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 31,083 miles

both sills coverd

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 ZRE is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZRE, 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 ZRE is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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