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LG08 WSJ

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,432 mi
Last recorded79,432 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 WSJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 79,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both front shockers corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 77,472 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 74,418 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 69,108 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 66,054 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 61,487 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 56,408 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,917 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 46,229 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,110 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,012 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,056 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,711 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,886 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 14,939 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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LG08 WSJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LG08 WSJ, 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 LG08 WSJ registered?

LG08 WSJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is LG08 WSJ safe to buy?

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