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GX04 XHL

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

126,522 mi
Last recorded126,522 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 XHL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 126,522 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 121,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at axle front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 109,036 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 107,691 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 106,307 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 105,013 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 100,424 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 96,730 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 91,334 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 86,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2016 86,514 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,236 miles

Both rear tyres are badly worn on inner edges and are on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 18 Feb 2015 74,228 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both rear tyres are badly worn on inner edges and are on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,726 miles

both rear tyres are worn thin on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,212 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,384 miles

front headlamps are high intensity discharge type for dipped and main beam operation and has no form of wash/wipe function and may become an mot failure item in the near future

Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,071 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,162 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 24,297 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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GX04 XHL is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GX04 XHL, 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 GX04 XHL registered?

GX04 XHL is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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