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WJ07 WVB

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,901 mi
Last recorded62,901 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 WVB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 62,901 miles

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 16 Dec 2024 61,489 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 53,730 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 53,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 47,250 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 41,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box seem (6.1.2 (a))

aux-belt noisey

Fail 23 Dec 2021 41,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust rear box outer skins corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2020 35,622 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 35,620 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 30,251 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 30,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 29,519 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 29,019 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 29,019 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 27,163 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 25,036 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 24,048 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,218 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,102 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 20,771 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 19,120 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 19,120 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 WVB is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WJ07 WVB, 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 WVB registered?

WJ07 WVB is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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