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MC05 ZYA

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,833 mi
Last recorded84,833 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 ZYA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 84,833 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 84,456 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has slight play bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 83,917 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 81,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 79,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 75,656 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 70,379 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 64,614 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 61,080 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 61,065 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 May 2016 56,147 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 56,066 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 May 2015 48,603 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 48,603 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 44,528 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 44,528 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 43,338 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 39,229 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 35,230 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 29,052 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 25,030 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 21,195 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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MC05 ZYA is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MC05 ZYA, 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 MC05 ZYA registered?

MC05 ZYA is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is MC05 ZYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC05 ZYA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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