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BJ57 ZRP

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,746 mi
Last recorded112,746 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 ZRP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 112,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 108,494 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 104,775 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 100,200 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 100,200 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 93,826 miles

Offside Rear Sensor / bracket damaged insecure.

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel.. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 93,825 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working Wipers NOT Checked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt noisy / worn

Offside Rear Sensor / bracket damaged insecure.

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel.. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 79,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 79,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working Both side.. (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unable to check wipers.. (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 66,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn badly on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 12 Nov 2015 48,387 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 40,512 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,116 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 24,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 17,202 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 10,709 miles

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 ZRP is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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