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JAN 718

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,743 mi
Last recorded54,743 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAN 718
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 54,743 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 53,736 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 50,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 47,854 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 44,856 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 44,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 41,862 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 39,709 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 39,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 37,314 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 37,314 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,372 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 31,523 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 28,093 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 28,093 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

engine oil level low

middle exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

near side front brake pads linings look deteriorated????

Pass 19 Jul 2014 22,297 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 22,297 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side front brake binds slightly

near side front tyre treads edges worn slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2013 15,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

condition of front and rear suspension components (rusty).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic bodysills .

Fail 17 Jul 2013 15,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

condition of front and rear suspension components (rusty).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic bodysills .

Pass 22 Jun 2012 11,659 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 11,659 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 8,256 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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JAN 718 is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JAN 718, 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 JAN 718 registered?

JAN 718 is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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