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VA56 XLD

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,268 mi
Last recorded120,268 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA56 XLD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 120,268 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 112,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 106,713 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 101,319 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 98,074 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 95,346 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 95,346 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 94,887 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 94,887 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 82,967 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 71,357 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 71,357 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear 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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VA56 XLD is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VA56 XLD, 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 VA56 XLD registered?

VA56 XLD is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is VA56 XLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA56 XLD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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