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BT56 XXN

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

120,473 mi
Last recorded120,473 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 120,473 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 117,796 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 113,904 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 113,904 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front lower arm corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing black (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 109,145 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 104,530 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 100,518 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 97,290 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 92,039 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 86,886 miles

n/s rear tyre slight cracking

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 81,146 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 74,949 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 69,015 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 62,592 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 56,213 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 46,536 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 36,614 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 26,330 miles

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

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 XXN is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BT56 XXN, 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 XXN registered?

BT56 XXN is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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