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WM05 CVH

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,481 mi
Last recorded119,481 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 CVH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 119,481 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 119,472 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 114,752 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 111,991 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 108,395 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 108,251 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2015 104,073 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 97,534 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 90,182 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 83,536 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 77,449 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 64,590 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 64,575 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2009 49,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,474 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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WM05 CVH is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WM05 CVH, 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 WM05 CVH registered?

WM05 CVH is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 June 2007.

Is WM05 CVH safe to buy?

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