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BK57 WEV

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,504 mi
Last recorded86,504 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 86,504 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 82,071 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 77,421 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 77,420 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 74,638 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light in opp

Offside Rear headlight hight adjuster broaken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vairous braking/steering/suspension/and under body components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 71,341 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 71,341 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,592 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 65,104 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 65,083 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 61,628 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,102 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 51,644 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 51,643 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 46,339 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 46,338 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,544 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,615 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 35,589 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,963 miles

ESC light showing a fault

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,364 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 24,335 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 19,182 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 WEV 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 69.6%.

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 WEV, 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 WEV registered?

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

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