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MV06 FHO

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,448 mi
Last recorded96,448 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 FHO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 96,448 miles

Vehicle modified for competition use

Fail 7 Jun 2019 96,448 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle modified for competition use

Pass 2 May 2018 93,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle modified for competition use

Pass 19 May 2017 91,142 miles

Main brake pipes corroded at rear union

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in the n/s/f suspension leg

Vehicle modified for competition use

Fail 19 May 2017 91,142 miles

Main brake pipes corroded at rear union

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in the n/s/f suspension leg

Vehicle modified for competition use

Pass 15 Dec 2015 89,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 85,295 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 79,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 69,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 45,091 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 43,388 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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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MV06 FHO is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV06 FHO, 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 MV06 FHO registered?

MV06 FHO is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is MV06 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV06 FHO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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