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CY57 CMF

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,172 mi
Last recorded139,172 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 CMF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 139,172 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 139,167 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 132,987 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 132,383 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 130,764 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 128,600 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shockers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2020 124,766 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 118,137 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 12 Jan 2018 111,168 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 111,168 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing lower (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (chalked area after joint box) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing lower (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 97,011 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,736 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 91,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,991 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 73,202 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,800 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 60,800 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 41,498 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 41,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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CY57 CMF is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 CY57 CMF, 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 CY57 CMF registered?

CY57 CMF is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is CY57 CMF safe to buy?

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