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DU08 YXS

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,838 mi
Last recorded196,838 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 YXS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 196,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 196,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 187,343 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 187,338 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 176,410 miles

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

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

various body and chassis areas have coroded and various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Fail 22 Mar 2022 176,080 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

various body and chassis areas have coroded and various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 164,925 miles

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

power steering pump pully bent

various body and chassis areas have coroded

various steering suspension and braking components have coroded

Fail 26 Mar 2021 164,925 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

power steering pump pully bent

various body and chassis areas have coroded

various steering suspension and braking components have coroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 159,630 miles

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

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

oil leak

various body and chassis areas have coroded

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 150,489 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both outter c v joints coroded

various body and chassie areas coroded

various brake pipes coroded

various steering braking and suspension components coroded

Fail 29 Mar 2019 150,489 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended stalk unit jammed (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to become detached bottom ball joint nut lock split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component likely to become detached bottom ball joint nut lock split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has cuts

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both outter c v joints coroded

various body and chassie areas coroded

various brake pipes coroded

various steering braking and suspension components coroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 137,231 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 123,495 miles

front brake discs rusty on inner face

small chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2016 107,400 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,811 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,332 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 60,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,176 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 YXS is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU08 YXS, 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 YXS registered?

DU08 YXS is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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