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NU57 WFV

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,625 mi
Last recorded70,625 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU57 WFV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 70,625 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 63,508 miles

both rear inner sills rusty

front + rear suspension rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2023 63,503 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2x wheel nuts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 2x wheel nuts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2x wheel nuts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 2x wheel nuts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear inner sills rusty

front + rear suspension rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2022 57,485 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,122 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 46,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust system rear back box shows corrosion to its outer casing

Fail 16 Dec 2019 46,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system rear back box shows corrosion to its outer casing

Pass 24 Dec 2018 43,773 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 40,601 miles

exhaust system rear back box shows slight corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2017 40,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust system rear back box shows slight corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2016 38,284 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 38,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 35,691 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 31,576 miles

off-side front tyre wearing at inner shoulder

Pass 24 Dec 2013 29,138 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 29,112 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 26,072 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 26,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 23,425 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 19,165 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

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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NU57 WFV is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NU57 WFV, 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 NU57 WFV registered?

NU57 WFV is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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