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BK57 WCP

2007 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,653 mi
Last recorded124,653 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 WCP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 124,653 miles

Hand brake travel

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box very rusty and corroding. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 124,653 miles

Hand brake travel

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box very rusty and corroding. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2018 116,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 101,320 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 101,310 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Hand brake lever has long travel

Pass 2 Mar 2016 86,122 miles

both front tyres BALD on inside edge

centre exhaust split at silencer

Fail 1 Mar 2016 86,122 miles

Driver's seat insecure bolt missing from right corner of seat (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both front tyres BALD on inside edge

centre exhaust split at silencer

Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,537 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 62,365 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,402 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,769 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 26,409 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 26,409 miles

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

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 WCP is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BK57 WCP, 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 BK57 WCP registered?

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

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