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PX57 GXV

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,220 mi
Last recorded127,220 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX57 GXV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 127,220 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 118,991 miles

Nearside Rear Outer seal split jacking point

Fail 13 Jan 2022 118,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer seal split jacking point

Pass 5 Feb 2021 113,345 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 107,661 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 107,661 miles

Brake performance not tested CONDITION OSF TYRE (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 98,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded away

Pass 8 Feb 2018 94,553 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 89,012 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 85,610 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 72,798 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,366 miles

n/s/f tyre 3/4 wear getting down

n/s/r tyre 3/4 wear getting down

o/s/f tyre slight wear

o/s/r tyre 3/4 wear getting down

Fail 6 Mar 2013 41,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre 3/4 wear getting down

n/s/r tyre 3/4 wear getting down

o/s/f tyre slight wear

o/s/r tyre 3/4 wear getting down

Pass 18 Dec 2012 41,341 miles

front & rear tyres slight 3/4 wear

Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,320 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,842 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 GXV is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GXV, 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 PX57 GXV registered?

PX57 GXV is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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