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VK07 HXX

2007 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,931 mi
Last recorded148,931 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 HXX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 148,931 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 148,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction bank one lambda sensor fault cleared after test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 138,959 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 138,685 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 133,984 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 133,984 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 128,989 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 128,989 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 124,534 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 124,534 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 119,982 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 114,683 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 106,882 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 101,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 95,591 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 95,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 88,362 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 81,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 81,706 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 73,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre starting to get low (3mm)

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,111 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,723 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,294 miles

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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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VK07 HXX is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VK07 HXX, 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 VK07 HXX registered?

VK07 HXX is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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