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NG56 XCW

2007 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,406 mi
Last recorded109,406 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 XCW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 109,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 96,086 miles

exhaust flanges and brackets corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2014 96,086 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust flanges and brackets corroded

offside front tyre has thorn in sidewall

Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,463 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 81,463 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front tyre`s bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 71,308 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,767 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,536 miles

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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NG56 XCW is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NG56 XCW, 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 NG56 XCW registered?

NG56 XCW is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 February 2007.

Is NG56 XCW safe to buy?

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