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BJ57 ZTF

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,690 mi
Last recorded137,690 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 ZTF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 137,690 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 137,690 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 129,255 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 129,254 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 124,153 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 119,938 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 114,894 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 108,720 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 99,727 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 88,320 miles

brake fluid low

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 27 Aug 2015 88,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake fluid low

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,538 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,976 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,527 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,384 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm

Fail 31 Aug 2011 21,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm

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 ZTF is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

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

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