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LG08 WSZ

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,648 mi
Last recorded132,648 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 WSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 132,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 132,645 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 127,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Please note light corrosion showing to under side of vehicle.

Pass 8 Sep 2022 123,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Please note slight damage to rear inner/outter sill

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 123,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Please note slight damage to rear inner/outter sill

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 119,322 miles

Please note corrosion showing to under side of vehicle.

Pass 8 Sep 2020 114,717 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 109,034 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 108,177 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 99,519 miles

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 29 Aug 2017 99,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Sep 2016 89,527 miles

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,823 miles

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 7 Sep 2015 79,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,281 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 2 Sep 2014 71,281 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,077 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 49,038 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 WSZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LG08 WSZ, 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 WSZ registered?

LG08 WSZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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