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WJ57 VWA

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,405 mi
Last recorded156,405 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 VWA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 156,405 miles

under side corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2024 152,720 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 149,169 miles

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 19 Jan 2023 149,142 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 22 Jan 2022 146,635 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 143,148 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 137,101 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 131,138 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 124,105 miles

Nearside Front 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 Jan 2017 116,250 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 116,250 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 101,389 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 101,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 68,365 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 68,365 miles

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

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

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

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

aspect ratio of front tyres different to rear tyres.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,766 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 46,720 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,720 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,242 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,991 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 26,412 miles

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 VWA is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WJ57 VWA, 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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WJ57 VWA is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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