MOT Status
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191,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
front to centre exhaust flanges very poor condition
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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)
Brake pedel rubber spliting
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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)
Front windscreen is cracked ,offside edge.
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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