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DG08 FDP

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,345 mi
Last recorded108,345 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 FDP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 108,345 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak at front clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak at exhaust joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 108,345 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak at front clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak at exhaust joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 103,387 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section at clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre.

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 97,355 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 97,351 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 95,375 miles

exhaust flanges at front and at rear sections poor condition but no leaks.

Fail 30 Jul 2020 95,372 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveller road broken (4.1.5 (a))

exhaust flanges at front and at rear sections poor condition but no leaks.

Pass 31 May 2019 95,085 miles

both rear cv boot clips loose

both tailbox flanges in poor condition.

Pass 28 May 2018 93,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres perishing on outer wall

both rear exhaust flange corroding

Pass 18 May 2017 92,677 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished.

NSF seat belt not fully inspected (small section wrapped in duct tape).

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner steering arm joints. (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 91,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 89,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres edges slight wear

Fail 19 May 2015 89,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres edges slight wear

Pass 30 May 2014 87,365 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 74,548 miles

Brake disc inner face cant be seen

Exhaust flanges slightly corroded

Front and rear brake pads hard to see

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 61,869 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 48,766 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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DG08 FDP is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG08 FDP, 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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What year was DG08 FDP registered?

DG08 FDP is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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