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5499 DN

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,007 mi
Last recorded120,007 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5499 DN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 120,007 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f headlight misted

suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2025 120,007 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f headlight misted

suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 115,732 miles

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

n/s/f + o/s/f + o/s/r tyres perished

n/s/r inner sill corroded

over sills fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2023 111,532 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 111,532 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 107,643 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 104,747 miles

Items under suspension check corroded but serviceable

Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,710 miles

Front exhaust heat shield vibration

Wheel bearing slightly noisy offside,nearside rear wheel bearings slightly noisy on road test 4x4 (5.1.3 (b) (i))

items under suspension check corroded but serviceiable

Pass 17 Oct 2019 93,835 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 91,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 88,750 miles

covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 86,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 86,505 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front DISCS CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 84,031 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 79,427 miles

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

STONECHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 20 Oct 2014 79,427 miles

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

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

STONECHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 14 Oct 2013 69,694 miles

FRONT TYRES EDGE WAER (OS BALD)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 53,973 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 39,790 miles

Advise both front brake discs pitted and worn on (inner edges)

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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5499 DN is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 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 5499 DN, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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5499 DN is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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