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FV57 ZRT

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,286 mi
Last recorded83,286 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 ZRT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 83,286 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2019 74,049 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 74,049 miles

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,375 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front brake pads may be worn low. advise inspection

sill covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,946 miles

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

sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 57,274 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 47,019 miles

N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON ITS INNER TREAD AREAS.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 47,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON ITS INNER TREAD AREAS.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 46,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,424 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,995 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 32,789 miles

engine oil low

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 10 Jan 2011 24,602 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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FV57 ZRT is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FV57 ZRT, 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 FV57 ZRT registered?

FV57 ZRT is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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The MOT history for FV57 ZRT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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