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LD08 KZF

2008 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,497 mi
Last recorded93,497 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 KZF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 93,497 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack, offside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 22 Mar 2023 90,107 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,403 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 82,705 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 82,704 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 80,476 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 80,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 74,666 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 74,666 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 68,806 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 62,187 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 56,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,799 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 45,396 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 38,880 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 31,665 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,395 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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LD08 KZF is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc 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 LD08 KZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD08 KZF registered?

LD08 KZF is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LD08 KZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 KZF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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