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WG07 XAV

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,779 mi
Last recorded90,779 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG07 XAV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 90,779 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 89,763 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 87,586 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,715 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 83,730 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 83,721 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 81,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 76,604 miles

Clutch peddle anti slip pad missing

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 76,595 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch peddle anti slip pad missing

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,487 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Offside wiper split on ends

Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,991 miles

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 4 Aug 2015 48,991 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 25 Jul 2014 40,663 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2013 36,549 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,735 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 20,342 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 20,261 miles

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

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

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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WG07 XAV is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 WG07 XAV, 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 WG07 XAV registered?

WG07 XAV is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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The MOT history for WG07 XAV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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