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SW56 KHB

2007 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,420 mi
Last recorded128,420 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 KHB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 128,420 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 122,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 122,208 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 121,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 121,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 119,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 116,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 116,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 111,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 111,482 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 106,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 106,027 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 99,757 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 90,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,553 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,881 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,347 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 63,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,965 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,895 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,588 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 23,123 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 23,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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SW56 KHB is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SW56 KHB, 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 SW56 KHB registered?

SW56 KHB is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 January 2007.

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