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FD08 EVM

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,644 mi
Last recorded137,644 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 EVM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 137,644 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 125,930 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 125,930 miles

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 116,979 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 116,979 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 106,494 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,075 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mounting brackets corroding

Fail 28 Mar 2017 95,075 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,795 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 73,650 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 63,056 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 55,827 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 47,222 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 37,604 miles

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.

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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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.

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