MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All factory plastics remain on the vehicle protecting/obscuring view of inner shocker turrets and outer sills.
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes signs of wear/worn no excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in mud obscuring full inspection. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust rear silencer mounting brackets corroding
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust rear silencer mounting brackets corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Under vehicle covered in mud
nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edge
nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edge
offside front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edge
offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edge
nearside rear tyre wearing on inside
offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD08 EVM is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 FD08 EVM, 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 FD08 EVM registered?
FD08 EVM is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 May 2008.
Is FD08 EVM safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD08 EVM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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