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ADT 20

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

76,677 mi
Last recorded76,677 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADT 20
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 76,677 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 72,514 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 72,470 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at jacking point, trailing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 66,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear slight damage to outer sill

Pass 23 Sep 2022 59,761 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 49,718 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 44,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 39,132 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 31,329 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 26,046 miles

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads appear low

Pass 5 Oct 2016 19,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 11,740 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 11,324 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 10,430 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 9,356 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 8,172 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 6,642 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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ADT 20 is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ADT 20, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ADT 20 registered?

ADT 20 is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is ADT 20 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADT 20 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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