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GP07 WBD

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,901 mi
Last recorded172,901 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 WBD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 172,901 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 172,901 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 171,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 162,397 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 162,397 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 151,240 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 151,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 140,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle location bushes slight play..

Pass 14 Nov 2019 119,021 miles

exhaust rear box slight leak / middle section leaking on middle box and joint, exhaust very rusty!!!

Pass 28 Nov 2018 101,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres approx 2 to 3mm

Pass 15 Dec 2017 81,291 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 79,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 74,832 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 67,697 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 59,887 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 46,923 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 41,888 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 27,423 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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GP07 WBD is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GP07 WBD, 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 GP07 WBD registered?

GP07 WBD is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 June 2007.

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