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WAX 999

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,698 mi
Last recorded53,698 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAX 999
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 53,698 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 52,909 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 52,909 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 52,442 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 52,013 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 52,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 51,139 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 50,288 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 47,135 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 44,024 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 40,555 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 40,555 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,884 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 32,679 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 28,842 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 25,180 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 21,721 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 81,220 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 12,761 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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WAX 999 is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WAX 999, 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 WAX 999 registered?

WAX 999 is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 January 2007.

Is WAX 999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAX 999 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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