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HX56 FRV

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,355 mi
Last recorded133,355 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 FRV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 133,355 miles

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

Wet test day conditions

Fail 15 Jan 2026 133,355 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wet test day conditions

Pass 23 Jan 2025 125,956 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 125,956 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 117,817 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 106,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine top cover loose

Fail 13 Jan 2023 106,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine top cover loose

Pass 21 Jan 2022 100,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and outer sidewall worn/marked (5.2.3 (e))

headlights deterioated

upper and under engine and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2022 100,658 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and outer sidewall worn/marked (5.2.3 (e))

headlights deterioated

upper and under engine and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 94,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front fog lights not working

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

under engine and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2020 90,762 miles

both headlight lens deteriated

Fail 14 Jan 2020 90,760 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both headlight lens deteriated

Pass 18 Jan 2019 84,754 miles

engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,909 miles

engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2018 77,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,906 miles

upper and lower engine covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2016 61,452 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 47,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2014 47,299 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 36,084 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 May 2013 36,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres perrished

Pass 30 May 2012 22,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 5 May 2011 17,198 miles

advise o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have surface cracks in ouside walls but not exposing cords

Fail 3 May 2011 17,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have cracks in outside walls but not exposing cords

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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HX56 FRV is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HX56 FRV, 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 HX56 FRV registered?

HX56 FRV is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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