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RX56 XSW

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,624 mi
Last recorded150,624 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 XSW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 150,624 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 148,054 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 148,054 miles

Offside Front Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 142,023 miles

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar has slight play

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Nov 2018 134,580 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 134,579 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 123,536 miles

All 4 tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear silencer poor condition/corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 119,613 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 119,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 113,953 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 113,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 102,682 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 84,871 miles

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

front number plate delaminating

Fail 15 Oct 2013 84,871 miles

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

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

front number plate delaminating

Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,183 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,940 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 47,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 31,919 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 23,947 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 15,800 miles

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

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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RX56 XSW is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RX56 XSW, 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 RX56 XSW registered?

RX56 XSW is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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