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WL07 CKY

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,626 mi
Last recorded60,626 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL07 CKY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 60,626 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some heavy rust and deterioration

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also its surrounding floor pan areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 60,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some heavy rust and deterioration

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also its surrounding floor pan areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 60,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from secoundary cat area. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads look low. Visual inspection only. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 60,081 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Light level sensor control arm broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from secoundary cat area. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads look low. Visual inspection only. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 59,225 miles

Bolted exhaust flanges showing some rust and deterioration

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 59,224 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Bolted exhaust flanges showing some rust and deterioration

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 58,515 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Exhaust bolted flanges are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 56,940 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 56,940 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2020 55,729 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 54,041 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 50,613 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 50,613 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,744 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 46,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 41,507 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 41,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 34,010 miles

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

nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorating not to cord.

offside tyre side wall deteriorating not showing cords .

Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,561 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,689 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 22,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,179 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 14,407 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 9,363 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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WL07 CKY is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL07 CKY, 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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WL07 CKY is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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