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WJ07 KSU

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

146,486 mi
Last recorded146,486 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 KSU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 146,486 miles

Central Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Apr 2017 146,485 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Central Rear Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 132,771 miles

Centre exhaust metal bracket broken away from system but still secure

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery not bolted in but is secure

engine management lamp illuminated

oil leak rear diff

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2016 132,771 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust metal bracket broken away from system but still secure

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery not bolted in but is secure

engine management lamp illuminated

oil leak rear diff

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2016 132,488 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

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

oil leak rear diff

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 117,762 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 117,762 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 100,799 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 85,730 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 85,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,858 miles

n/s/r shoker leaking

Fail 13 Aug 2012 77,858 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r shoker leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake disc`s worn.inner surface.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 70,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake disc`s worn.inner surface.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,399 miles

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

n/s/r tyre bald on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

oil leak from rear diff

poss rear wheel bearings noisy or in rear diff

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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WJ07 KSU is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 WJ07 KSU, 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 WJ07 KSU registered?

WJ07 KSU is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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