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WV57 WKT

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,831 mi
Last recorded172,831 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 WKT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 172,831 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 172,831 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 164,786 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 164,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 155,455 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 155,455 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 143,982 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 143,982 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 134,001 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 134,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 125,293 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 125,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 120,334 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 114,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 86,604 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,346 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 40,480 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,637 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 WKT 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 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 WV57 WKT, 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 WKT registered?

WV57 WKT is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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