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WJ07 WVD

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,274 mi
Last recorded136,274 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 136,274 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 123,508 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 123,508 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear brackets broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 112,531 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front wiper split on ends but still clears screen

Pass 27 Jul 2015 97,487 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 82,559 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces slightly pitted/worn.

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges and becoming slightly perished.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer mounting brackets corroding.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,763 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,636 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 9 Aug 2012 56,636 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,895 miles

rear number plate faded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 34,149 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 34,149 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WVD is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVD, 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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WJ07 WVD is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 August 2007.

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