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OO07 ZEN

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,045 mi
Last recorded16,045 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO07 ZEN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 16,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Side-mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 15,855 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 15,590 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 15,378 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 15,091 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 14,767 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 14,395 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 14,062 miles

offside & nearside sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2018 14,054 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 13,624 miles

Offside Front side view mirror taped in place not able to see if mirror is broken from fixing

Pass 22 Mar 2016 13,216 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 12,171 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 10,511 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 8,606 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 5,781 miles

scuffs to rear bumper

Pass 18 Mar 2011 3,788 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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OO07 ZEN is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OO07 ZEN, 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 OO07 ZEN registered?

OO07 ZEN is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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