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WV57 WKS

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,356 mi
Last recorded63,356 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 WKS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 63,356 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 128,437 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 114,630 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 109,809 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 102,903 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 95,394 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 95,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 87,394 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect MINOR WEEP FROM O/S/F SHOCKER (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 78,127 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 68,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 59,913 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 51,008 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,069 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 32,533 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2010 16,951 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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WV57 WKS is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WV57 WKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV57 WKS registered?

WV57 WKS is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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