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BK57 WDP

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,332 mi
Last recorded144,332 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 144,332 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4(Four) Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General Underbody / Chassis / Suspension brake components surface corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 144,263 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 144,263 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 139,631 miles

Central exhaust system corroded (cat joint)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside water ingress headlamp unit

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2023 139,631 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust system corroded (cat joint)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to cords at edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside water ingress headlamp unit

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 137,290 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low at edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 132,511 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight wear nearside and offside rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 29 Jul 2021 132,511 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of tyre nearside front (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight wear nearside and offside rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Jul 2020 121,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight noise evident front and rear suspension area

Pass 1 Aug 2019 115,800 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight noise evident front and rear suspension area

Fail 30 Jul 2019 115,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight noise evident front and rear suspension area

Pass 29 Jan 2018 108,302 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 108,302 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 102,418 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 102,418 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 95,139 miles

both front tyres bold on inner edges

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 23 Dec 2014 79,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 64,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cover sills fitted

Engine management light on

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

Slight play o/s n/s anti roll bar link arms

Fail 7 Nov 2013 64,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cover sills fitted

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play o/s n/s anti roll bar link arms

Pass 25 Oct 2012 47,544 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 47,544 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 36,278 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,981 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 WDP is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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