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LP08 CMK

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,970 mi
Last recorded131,970 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 CMK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 131,970 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns sill to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension hs slight croasion on various arms

Pass 18 Sep 2020 123,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 112,102 miles

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

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 3 Aug 2018 97,000 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2017 80,424 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 79,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate loose

undertrays loose

Fail 6 Jul 2016 67,575 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate loose

undertrays loose

Pass 21 Jan 2015 65,053 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 64,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 47,782 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,271 miles

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

plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of outer sill

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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LP08 CMK is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LP08 CMK, 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 LP08 CMK registered?

LP08 CMK is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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