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LB56 GKZ

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,638 mi
Last recorded108,638 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 GKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 108,638 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 108,638 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))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 105,660 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 103,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 91,927 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 77,897 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 75,253 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 73,535 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 69,246 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 65,151 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,302 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 58,134 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 49,697 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,410 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 30,365 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 19,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded on outside face

both rear brake discs slightly corroded on outside face

Pass 9 Dec 2010 16,656 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 13,116 miles

both dipped beams on 2% minimum limit

both front tyres, treads scrubbing.

o/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2009 13,116 miles

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

both dipped beams on 2% minimum limit

both front tyres, treads scrubbing.

o/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

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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LB56 GKZ is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc 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 LB56 GKZ, 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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LB56 GKZ is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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