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SW07 XEM

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,507 mi
Last recorded153,507 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW07 XEM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 153,507 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 143,530 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 125,979 miles

Both headlamps starting to fade.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 125,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps starting to fade.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 109,111 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 92,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Smooth On Inner Edge. Slightly Cracking/Perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Cracking/Perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 82,798 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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SW07 XEM is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SW07 XEM, 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 SW07 XEM registered?

SW07 XEM is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is SW07 XEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW07 XEM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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