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BJ57 ZRL

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,667 mi
Last recorded66,667 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 66,667 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2026 66,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 53,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 50,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

exhaust system rusted

front suspension arms rusted

rear suspension rusted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,137 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate split due to damage. (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall perishing and has slight damage.

Fail 26 Aug 2016 50,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Aim below base line. (1.8)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Auto brake pedal rubber worn through to metal. (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm lower balljoint grease cover split and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" Blade split and smearing view. (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm lower balljoint grease cover split and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Aim below base line. (1.8)

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate split due to damage. (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall perishing and has slight damage.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,348 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 40,968 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,514 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,474 miles

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)

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 ZRL is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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