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WJ57 VAY

2007 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,540 mi
Last recorded102,540 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 VAY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2025 102,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 97,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 82,117 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 67,293 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 67,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 65,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside+nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 62,050 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 57,950 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 53,877 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 49,880 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,300 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 38,535 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,448 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 29,910 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 29,910 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,316 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,592 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 14,372 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 8,253 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 8,253 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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WJ57 VAY is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ57 VAY, 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 WJ57 VAY registered?

WJ57 VAY is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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