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BK57 WCG

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,077 mi
Last recorded129,077 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 WCG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 129,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 129,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 131,221 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 128,520 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 128,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at 4 way join (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 122,785 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 119,559 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 116,811 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 109,392 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 92,279 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 61,145 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,779 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 42,142 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,322 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 36,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre nail in tread 215-55-17

Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,843 miles

drivers wiper split but is clearing screen

Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,175 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 27,175 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BK57 WCG is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK57 WCG, 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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BK57 WCG is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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