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DU08 EFZ

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,674 mi
Last recorded109,674 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 EFZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 May 2025 109,674 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill poorly repaired - Not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 98,159 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 88,698 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 83,050 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 77,385 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 74,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm trailing bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 68,763 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,872 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joints rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 49,387 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 43,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,758 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,785 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,719 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,134 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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DU08 EFZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DU08 EFZ, 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 DU08 EFZ registered?

DU08 EFZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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