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BJ57 ZTC

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,307 mi
Last recorded50,307 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 ZTC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 50,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

front&rear suspension components corroded

n/sr&o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 48,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity product on lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

front&rear suspension components corroded

n/s/r&o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 46,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity product on lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 44,757 miles

exhaust deteriorated(full)

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 42,460 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2021 39,491 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust-rear box deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2020 38,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2019 35,039 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity also cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,743 miles

rear wiper torn

Fail 20 Mar 2018 32,741 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 20 Mar 2017 29,788 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,421 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 17 Mar 2015 22,259 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,174 miles

n/side front tyre wearing onouter edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 16,824 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 12,072 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 7,819 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 ZTC is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZTC, 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 ZTC registered?

BJ57 ZTC is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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