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BK57 WDY

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

179,191 mi
Last recorded179,191 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 WDY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 179,191 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Park brake lever high

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 179,191 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Park brake lever high

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 175,075 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 163,759 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 152,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 138,489 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 127,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 127,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 115,981 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 104,428 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 96,859 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 84,034 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 72,259 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,921 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,861 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,090 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,459 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,401 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 WDY is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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