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BK57 WDA

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

115,220 mi
Last recorded115,220 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 WDA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 115,220 miles

Belly pan damaged

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Oct 2023 115,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Belly pan damaged

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Oct 2022 112,498 miles

exhaust leaking

headlight lenses poor

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front fog light inoperative

oil seepage

Fail 29 Sep 2022 112,475 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust leaking

headlight lenses poor

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front fog light inoperative

oil seepage

Pass 18 Sep 2021 110,019 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly corrosion

hand brake lever slightly high

Pass 7 Nov 2020 108,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 108,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 99,094 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 98,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 91,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

dash warning light on

wipers a bit smeary

Fail 23 Apr 2018 91,635 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

dash warning light on

wipers a bit smeary

Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,246 miles

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

Nearside mirror

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dash warning lights on

Fail 19 Apr 2017 83,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside mirror

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dash warning lights on

Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,547 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

dash warning lights on

Fail 6 Apr 2016 74,545 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

dash warning lights on

Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,344 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dash light on

Fail 13 Mar 2015 65,035 miles

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dash light on

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,449 miles

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

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

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

dash warning light on

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,730 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,858 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 38,858 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,611 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,886 miles

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 WDA is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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