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KY08 NTX

2008 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,892 mi
Last recorded117,892 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 NTX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 117,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe ends thick underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 101,860 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Thick underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 91,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes thick underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 82,005 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 77,595 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 77,542 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 64,891 miles

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

NSR reverse lamp not working, one lamp failure in center stop light

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 64,849 miles

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

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

NSR reverse lamp not working, one lamp failure in center stop light

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 61,679 miles

Nsr tyre, side walls perishing.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 58,281 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,349 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 43,504 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,036 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 36,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 30,467 miles

both rear tyres perished and getting low

front number plate cracked slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2011 23,627 miles

clutch sliping badly

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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KY08 NTX is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KY08 NTX, 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 KY08 NTX registered?

KY08 NTX is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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