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BK57 WFD

2007 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,265 mi
Last recorded118,265 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 118,265 miles

All 4 strut tops corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Corrosion at rear

Exhaust centre and rear corroded and blowing

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

Fuel pipes corroded at tank

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 107,237 miles

All 4 strut tops corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Corrosion at rear

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

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 107,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

All 4 strut tops corroded

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

Corrosion at rear

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

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 104,204 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 96,795 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm main/long bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 96,792 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded sill panel. 4 pipes at connector block (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm main/long bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 90,021 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes slightly corroded @ rear block connector (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 84,178 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,700 miles

Fuel hose corroded fuel filler neck corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 75,315 miles

Engine covers and under-trays covering testable components

Exhaust corroded

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicles underside corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2018 75,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under-trays covering testable components

Exhaust corroded

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicles underside corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 metal brake pipes corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,894 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 61,894 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 51,124 miles

Wipers smeary.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 44,230 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 44,230 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Oct 2013 38,877 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 31,228 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,277 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 21,948 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 WFD is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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