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WV57 LPU

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,061 mi
Last recorded79,061 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 LPU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 79,061 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 79,060 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 77,077 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush, Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Headlamp Levelling Device Snapped

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 77,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Middle/Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush, Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Headlamp Levelling Device Snapped

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 73,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 69,563 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 65,936 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 65,935 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 60,839 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 60,839 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 55,436 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 51,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 46,931 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 41,042 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,924 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,389 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 26,912 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 26,912 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2013 20,870 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 15,792 miles

both front pads wearing thin

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Sep 2011 122,817 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 5,040 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NEEDS ALIGNMENT.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 5,040 miles

NEEDS ALIGNMENT.

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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WV57 LPU is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WV57 LPU, 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 WV57 LPU registered?

WV57 LPU is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is WV57 LPU safe to buy?

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