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BK57 WFB

2007 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,967 mi
Last recorded152,967 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 152,967 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

both rear chassis legs corroded but not excessive

Pass 30 Jan 2025 150,948 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Exhaust leak from middle section flange

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

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2025 150,945 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Chalked Area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Exhaust leak from middle section flange

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

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded

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

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 145,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 136,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section at catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

rear sills heavily under sealed both sides

Fail 2 Feb 2023 136,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section at catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

rear sills heavily under sealed both sides

Pass 26 Nov 2021 132,888 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 132,888 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 127,447 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 116,067 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 116,067 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 103,715 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 103,602 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 93,517 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 82,143 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,499 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 78,499 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high n/s (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust emmissions not tested,analyser failure

Pass 19 Nov 2014 65,915 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 52,319 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,575 miles

right front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,852 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 28,849 miles

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

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 25,829 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 WFB is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Red 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 WFB, 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 WFB is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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