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K555 CSL

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,577 mi
Last recorded111,577 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 CSL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 111,577 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 108,050 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 104,465 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 102,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 100,248 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to discolour (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to discolour (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Slight damage and slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,458 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 92,849 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 88,734 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 85,345 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,283 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 81,283 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 76,264 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 66,369 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 14 Oct 2013 58,471 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 49,907 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs scored and have surface rust

Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,205 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 33,205 miles

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

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

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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K555 CSL is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 K555 CSL, 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 K555 CSL registered?

K555 CSL is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is K555 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K555 CSL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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