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WX57 PPU

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,214 mi
Last recorded138,214 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX57 PPU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 138,214 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2024 130,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 20 Sep 2024 130,685 miles

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2023 121,781 miles

floor area corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2023 121,781 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

floor area corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 111,366 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion underside vehicle - suspension components, inner sills, exhaust system

Fail 16 Sep 2022 111,364 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills crushed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion underside vehicle - suspension components, inner sills, exhaust system

Pass 23 Sep 2021 104,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion underside vehicle - suspension components, exhaust system

Pass 26 Sep 2020 96,034 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 89,780 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 83,111 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 77,479 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 73,001 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 70,131 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 67,895 miles

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

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

slight play in near side front anti roll bar link rod

Pass 20 Sep 2013 65,852 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 63,218 miles

front (inner) pads wearing low

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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WX57 PPU is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WX57 PPU, 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 WX57 PPU registered?

WX57 PPU is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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