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E10 BES

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,857 mi
Last recorded99,857 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 BES
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 99,857 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front strut top mounting mountings are cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf anti roll bar drop link has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 90,834 miles

Boot doesnt open

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front strut top mountings are cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Osr shock absorber has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear tyre valves are cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 80,397 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front strut top mountings are cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Osr no plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Osr shock absorber has slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 71,576 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 71,576 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Nsf side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osf tyre has cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 tyre valves are cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 62,242 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 52,938 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 44,308 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 41,613 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 22,229 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 19,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 19,872 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 4,883 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 4,883 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 2,662 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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E10 BES is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E10 BES, 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 E10 BES registered?

E10 BES is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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