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MX57 ZJK

2007 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,554 mi
Last recorded58,554 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 ZJK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 58,554 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 57,862 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 56,391 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 54,828 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 53,203 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 52,250 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 52,240 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 48,993 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 44,717 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 44,717 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 36,792 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 30,982 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 30,976 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 21,547 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 21,090 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 18,029 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 12,545 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 8,031 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 7,995 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 6,240 miles

exhaust centre box is damaged

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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MX57 ZJK is a 2007 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MX57 ZJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX57 ZJK registered?

MX57 ZJK is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is MX57 ZJK safe to buy?

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