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BT56 XVF

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,150 mi
Last recorded55,150 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 XVF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 55,150 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight weep from steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2025 55,147 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2024 54,083 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2023 52,868 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on weld of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Underbody & Towbar corroded in multiple areas

Pass 14 Nov 2022 51,578 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight weep from steering rack

undertray & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Fail 11 Nov 2022 51,569 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight weep from steering rack

undertray & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 18 Nov 2021 50,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

plastic sills fitted obscuring view

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2020 49,578 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 7 Nov 2019 47,838 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Fail 4 Nov 2019 47,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 Nov 2018 44,901 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 44,901 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 42,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 40,185 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,106 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 33,834 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 30,450 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 27,102 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 24,198 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 20,303 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 15,844 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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BT56 XVF is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 BT56 XVF, 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 BT56 XVF registered?

BT56 XVF is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 January 2007.

Is BT56 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 XVF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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