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PX57 FXH

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

76,750 mi
Last recorded76,750 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX57 FXH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 76,750 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 76,750 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 72,236 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 66,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 58,384 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 56,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section of system near hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 55,591 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 55,396 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 54,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded feeding brake flexi (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 52,946 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 51,494 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 48,059 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 44,953 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 39,999 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,816 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,957 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,612 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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PX57 FXH is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PX57 FXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX57 FXH registered?

PX57 FXH is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is PX57 FXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX57 FXH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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