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KR56 XKN

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,018 mi
Last recorded120,018 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 XKN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 120,018 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 120,018 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2025 113,995 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 110,439 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 106,594 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 103,261 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 100,259 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 97,871 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 93,314 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 88,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 83,815 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,585 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 70,045 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 63,643 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,799 miles

middle seat belt not tested

number plates deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2012 56,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 48,744 miles

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

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)

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 7 Jan 2010 48,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front number plate deteriorating

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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KR56 XKN is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc 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 KR56 XKN, 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 KR56 XKN registered?

KR56 XKN is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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The MOT history for KR56 XKN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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