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AY56 KRX

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,099 mi
Last recorded119,099 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 KRX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 119,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 119,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 114,793 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 108,648 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 101,206 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 96,950 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. Tyres are also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 92,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 87,793 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,319 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring platforms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding.

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 73,180 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring platform (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 64,512 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

sill covers fitted to n/s and o/s unable to check sills

Fail 30 Nov 2016 64,367 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre ON LIMIT on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 25 Nov 2015 52,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear silencer rusty on edge

Pass 3 Dec 2014 43,454 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill trims fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2014 43,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2013 34,748 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate.

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split but still clears within mot specification.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 26,945 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 96,945 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 20,572 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 11,347 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 8,366 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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AY56 KRX is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AY56 KRX, 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 AY56 KRX registered?

AY56 KRX is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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