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MT54 VFV

2008 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,409 mi
Last recorded82,409 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 VFV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 82,409 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 79,610 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 76,872 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 75,064 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 72,761 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 72,750 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 68,635 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 68,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise condition of all wheel nuts

Pass 12 Aug 2013 60,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 60,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 56,303 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,811 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,677 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 22,409 miles

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

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

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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MT54 VFV is a 2008 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MT54 VFV, 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 MT54 VFV registered?

MT54 VFV is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is MT54 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT54 VFV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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