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PX08 VNY

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

177,395 mi
Last recorded177,395 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 VNY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 177,395 miles

Slight corrosion under car.

Pass 28 Mar 2025 174,370 miles

Slight corrosion under car also underseal added, ok at time of test.

Pass 8 Mar 2024 169,726 miles

Rear slight underbody rust

Pass 23 Feb 2023 161,721 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion under car and on suspension components, ok at time of test of test.

Fail 23 Feb 2023 161,721 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion under car and on suspension components, ok at time of test of test.

Pass 11 Mar 2022 154,356 miles

Nearside Front wing/body damaged but no sharp edges or protrusions

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 151,806 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 151,806 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear metal brake pipes corroded by junction unit and to o/s rear wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear metal brake pipe corroded to junction unit, brake pipe goes into vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 139,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on floor pan into connecting block (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 139,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on floor pan into connecting block (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 125,697 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear from underside of vehicle. (Require replacement soon) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear tyres wearing on edges.

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2017 115,399 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear wiper blade split

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2017 115,399 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear wiper blade split

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 98,249 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 98,249 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,376 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

knocking noise can be heard when using the decelerometer to test the braking efficiency. Unable to locate source on inspection, suspect front anti roll bar link ball joint

nearside front Tyre perished & worn on the edges

offside front Tyre perished & worn on the edges (severely on the outer edge)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 84,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Clutch fluid reservoir close to minimum

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

knocking noise can be heard when using the decelerometer to test the braking efficiency. Unable to locate source on inspection, suspect front anti roll bar link ball joint

nearside front Tyre perished & worn on the edges

offside front Tyre perished & worn on the edges (severely on the outer edge)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 70,067 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 70,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

offside front Tyre is severely perished & worn on the edges

Pass 11 Sep 2013 63,757 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,281 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 61,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,952 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 48,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,670 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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PX08 VNY is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PX08 VNY, 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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PX08 VNY is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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