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DF57 UGG

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

203,684 mi
Last recorded203,684 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 UGG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2021 203,684 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole next to sub frame mount and jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole next to sub frame mount and jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation Brake lights wont always work on demand (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut on outside tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 202,545 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to o/s sill at rear

Fail 9 Oct 2020 202,466 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking pipe near tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to offside rear sill

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre worn slight on inner edge

rear exhaust mount broke

Pass 1 Oct 2019 197,085 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box mount broke off

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2018 190,626 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

one of rear exhaust mounts broken off

Pass 25 Sep 2017 181,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

crack around edge of windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2016 170,174 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

large crack across bottom of windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside headlamp beam image poor

nearside wiper split at end

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 Oct 2016 170,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

gearbox sump leaking

large crack across bottom of windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside headlamp beam image poor

nearside wiper split at end

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2015 153,808 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 143,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 126,699 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 109,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2011 92,388 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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DF57 UGG is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DF57 UGG, 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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DF57 UGG is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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