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MJ57 RZH

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,923 mi
Last recorded145,923 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 RZH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 145,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 138,051 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 138,051 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 130,319 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 121,002 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 111,116 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 102,971 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 92,629 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 92,560 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 92,488 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 84,513 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside Rear ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also worn and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also worn and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,412 miles

Offside Front Brake slightly grabbing

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 69,362 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake slightly grabbing

Offside Rear Brake slightly less efficient

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 59,149 miles

Both rear Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 59,149 miles

Both rear Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,008 miles

engine managment light on indicates a fault in the system

Fail 27 Jan 2014 49,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

engine managment light on indicates a fault in the system

Pass 19 Jan 2013 38,433 miles

nearside rear Tyre inner tread damage

Pass 28 Jan 2012 31,370 miles

osf tyre badly worn on edge not exposing cords on test

osr tyre cracking in tread area

towing eye damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2010 26,484 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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MJ57 RZH is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ57 RZH, 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 MJ57 RZH registered?

MJ57 RZH is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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