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FX08 WZM

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

191,401 mi
Last recorded191,401 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 WZM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 191,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front top strut mount rubbers cracking

general underside corrosion

n/s/r number plate light dim

o/s/f brake disc back plate missing

o/s/f fog lamp inop

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2026 191,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front top strut mount rubbers cracking

general underside corrosion

n/s/r number plate light dim

o/s/f brake disc back plate missing

o/s/f fog lamp inop

oil level low

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2025 183,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

both sides front top strut mount rubbers cracking

general underside corrosion

n/s/r number plate light dim

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2025 183,417 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sides front top strut mount rubbers cracking

general underside corrosion

n/s/r number plate light dim

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2024 173,255 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both sides front top strut mounts cracking slightly

n/s/r number plate light dim

plastic sill covers fitted

rear of car lower than front

Pass 17 Mar 2023 161,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front top strut rubbers slight cracking

plastic sill covers fitted

rear of vehicle lower than front

Fail 17 Mar 2023 161,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front top strut rubbers slight cracking

plastic sill covers fitted

rear of vehicle lower than front

Pass 9 Mar 2022 154,098 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both sides front top strut mounts cracking slightly

Fail 9 Mar 2022 154,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both sides front top strut mounts cracking slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2021 147,433 miles

front to centre exhaust flanges very poor condition

Fail 16 Mar 2021 147,433 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.2.1 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front to centre exhaust flanges very poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2020 146,178 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 137,915 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 132,309 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 126,225 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 119,733 miles

Brake pedel rubber spliting

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 119,733 miles

Brake pedel rubber spliting

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 112,224 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 112,224 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,789 miles

Front windscreen is cracked ,offside edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 92,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 82,200 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 71,148 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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FX08 WZM is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FX08 WZM, 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 FX08 WZM registered?

FX08 WZM is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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