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NX08 ZFF

2008 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,301 mi
Last recorded83,301 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 ZFF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 83,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease and mud (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underside caked in mud unable to assess some components

Pass 4 Sep 2024 82,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERED IN UNDER SEAL (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERSIDE COVERED IN UNDER SEAL UNABLE TO ASSESS SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 22 Sep 2023 80,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 80,603 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 77,473 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 67,743 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 63,549 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 63,549 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 57,257 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 57,257 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 55,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,974 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,917 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,155 miles

rear inner sills are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2014 44,155 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear inner sills are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,089 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,870 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 19,557 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 19,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 13,804 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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NX08 ZFF is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NX08 ZFF, 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 NX08 ZFF registered?

NX08 ZFF is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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