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HX07 XSU

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,640 mi
Last recorded152,640 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX07 XSU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 152,640 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 137,065 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 126,416 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 126,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 126,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 120,802 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 112,366 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 112,366 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 123,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror case damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 107,682 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 107,682 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,307 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,030 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 91,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 84,516 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 84,516 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 77,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 77,364 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,728 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,315 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,901 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,187 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 35,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear 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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HX07 XSU is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HX07 XSU, 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 HX07 XSU registered?

HX07 XSU is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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