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WK57 WRE

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,231 mi
Last recorded162,231 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 WRE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 162,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 151,791 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 140,101 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 129,747 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 119,528 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 113,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 106,729 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 99,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,271 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 93,244 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 86,609 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,780 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 67,287 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,112 miles

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

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

advise waxoyl to protect underside and suspension components

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside and nearside front brake hose ferules corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,440 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 52,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,367 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear b rake hose ferules corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 41,429 miles

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

offside and nearside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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WK57 WRE is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WK57 WRE, 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 WK57 WRE registered?

WK57 WRE is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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