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GK08 XLB

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,123 mi
Last recorded80,123 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XLB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 80,123 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 77,552 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 74,584 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 71,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

central to rear exhast silencer flange corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022 68,248 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower edge of winscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 68,247 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp assembly damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower edge of winscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 66,623 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 65,736 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,318 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 47,218 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 18 Apr 2017 47,218 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,394 miles

engine pan fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 33,099 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,358 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,530 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 17,725 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,112 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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GK08 XLB is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GK08 XLB, 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 GK08 XLB registered?

GK08 XLB is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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