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DV57 BFZ

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

71,841 mi
Last recorded71,841 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 BFZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 71,841 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 65,401 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 65,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 60,132 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2024 59,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2023 55,634 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 55,616 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 55,258 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front x2 damage to tyre outer sidewalls

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 inner wheelarches,innersills,doorshuts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 51,332 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner whelarches,innersills and doorshut areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

some corrosion to exhaust

Fail 27 Jan 2022 51,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch and seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Front some corrosion to brake disc

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner whelarches,innersills and doorshut areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

some corrosion to exhaust

Pass 4 Feb 2021 49,652 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills ,inner wheelarches and door shut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2021 49,645 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms,both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outersills in door shut areas,both innersills and inner wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout exhaust including catalyst flange

Pass 17 Jan 2020 48,015 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wheelarches/innersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

some corrosion to exhaust

Fail 16 Jan 2020 48,015 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wheelarches/innersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

some corrosion to exhaust

Pass 25 Jan 2019 42,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavily worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 42,517 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavily worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint,also corrosion throughout (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,476 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (7.1.2)

some corrosion to mid and rear exhaust

Fail 23 Jan 2018 39,475 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (7.1.2)

some corrosion to mid and rear exhaust

Pass 24 Jan 2017 36,959 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2017 36,953 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 34,605 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower wishbones (2.4.G.1)

centre and rear exhausts very rusty

Fail 27 Jan 2015 32,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some corrosion in centre and rear exhausts

Pass 27 Jan 2015 32,355 miles

some corrosion in centre and rear exhausts

Fail 14 Jan 2014 28,275 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre and rear exhausts very rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2014 28,275 miles

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

centre and rear exhausts very rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,096 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2012 20,761 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 20,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 16,974 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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DV57 BFZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 DV57 BFZ, 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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DV57 BFZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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