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BT56 XWR

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

201,199 mi
Last recorded201,199 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 XWR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 201,199 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 197,762 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 192,221 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 188,053 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 192,314 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 177,920 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 173,018 miles

Hnd brake reserve travel

Pass 19 Aug 2019 165,754 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 153,825 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 139,422 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 139,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 120,893 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 83,986 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 83,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 89,042 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 89,035 miles

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

seat base insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2013 72,112 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 59,540 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,177 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,608 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 XWR is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XWR, 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 BT56 XWR registered?

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

Is BT56 XWR safe to buy?

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