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BJ57 ZRR

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,308 mi
Last recorded98,308 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 98,308 miles

Nearside Front Foglamp not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 98,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp leveling arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Foglamp not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 90,554 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 61,878 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 60,516 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 57,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 52,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2020 50,150 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 47,526 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 47,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 42,709 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 39,855 miles

Nearside Front tyre walls perished / small splits

Nearside Rear tyre walls perished / small splits

Offside Rear tyre walls perished / small splits

cruise control lamp on dash on

eml lamp on dash on

rear brake pads worn

rear nearside tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,598 miles

engine lamp on dash on

front nearside + rear tyres perished

rear brake pads worn

rear nearside tyre worn close to limit

Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,272 miles

rear brake pads worn

rear nearside tyre worn

Fail 13 Mar 2015 39,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads worn

rear nearside tyre worn

Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,861 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,592 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,954 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,288 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 ZRR is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ZRR, 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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What year was BJ57 ZRR registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ57 ZRR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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