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WD56 PVU

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,847 mi
Last recorded86,847 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD56 PVU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 86,847 miles

advise front discs

advise front headlamps

Pass 16 Jul 2024 83,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 81,948 miles

advise both front tyres have wear to edges

Pass 19 Jul 2022 79,944 miles

advise both front tyres have wear to edges

Pass 14 Jul 2021 77,954 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 75,648 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 75,648 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 73,923 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 72,256 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,684 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,674 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 65,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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WD56 PVU is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WD56 PVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WD56 PVU?

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What year was WD56 PVU registered?

WD56 PVU is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is WD56 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD56 PVU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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