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FE08 GWL

2008 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

96,790 mi
Last recorded96,790 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 GWL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 96,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 95,671 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 94,279 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 92,791 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 91,403 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,550 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 85,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 81,084 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))

both front anti roll bar ball joint dust covers [upper and lower] left and right are perished but not split

Pass 20 Sep 2018 75,890 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 75,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 67,477 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 61,698 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,645 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,640 miles

advise surface cracks in tread of n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,343 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,603 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,714 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,968 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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FE08 GWL is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FE08 GWL, 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 FE08 GWL registered?

FE08 GWL is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is FE08 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 GWL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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