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FG08 XTR

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,553 mi
Last recorded55,553 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 XTR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 55,553 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe Into The Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight Corrosion Throughout The Underside of Vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2025 51,583 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 51,583 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 45,667 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Through Out Underside Of Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 40,764 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 33,229 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 33,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ANd splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 30,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Recommend change of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted unable to facilitate full inspection of outer sills

Pass 19 Jul 2018 28,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 27,153 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 27,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2014 23,800 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 22,873 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 19,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 19,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 May 2011 15,329 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 15,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

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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FG08 XTR is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FG08 XTR, 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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FG08 XTR is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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