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PX08 WRF

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,295 mi
Last recorded81,295 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 WRF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 81,295 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on centre exhaust mounting bracket

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 81,096 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres cracking

cracks in all four tyres

exhaust flanges corroded

parking brake performance low

Fail 20 Jul 2023 81,087 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres cracking

cracks in all four tyres

exhaust flanges corroded

parking brake performance low

Pass 18 Jul 2022 80,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake performance low

rear exhaust flanges corroded

suspension level switch damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2021 79,995 miles

Front Headlamp leveling link broken.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2020 78,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 77,702 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 77,702 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,105 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,702 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 75,702 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 70,236 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front suspension arm bushes perishing

Front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Offside and nearside front tyres getting low on tread and wearing on inner edges

Offside front outer c.v boot slightly leaking grease

Slight wear at rear inner anti-roll bar bushes

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Fail 10 Jul 2015 64,623 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM JOINS HEAVILY CORRODED IN PLACES.

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING.

OFFSIDE OUTER DRIVE-SHAFT GAITOR LEAKING.

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

PLAY DETECTED AT NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,623 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM JOINS HEAVILY CORRODED IN PLACES.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING.

OFFSIDE OUTER DRIVE-SHAFT GAITOR LEAKING.

PLAY DETECTED AT NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 59,184 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 58,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 58,941 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,502 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2012 47,933 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 47,933 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,654 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 WRF is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WRF, 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 PX08 WRF registered?

PX08 WRF is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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