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R12 ATA

2008 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,541 mi
Last recorded66,541 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 ATA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 66,541 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 66,445 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 65,445 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 175,174 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 165,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 165,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 136,984 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 136,984 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 136,775 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

air bag indicates fault with system

Pass 17 Feb 2011 121,396 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 121,396 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

battery clamp insecure

both front tyres cracking in tread section & side walls in poor condition

radiator leaking

slight wear in offside steering rack mounting insulator

Pass 8 Sep 2009 105,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 27 Nov 2008 105,981 miles

both rear coil springs coroded

both rear tyres worn close to limit

rear pads wearing low

wipers smearing

Fail 27 Nov 2008 105,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

both rear coil springs coroded

both rear tyres worn close to limit

rear pads wearing low

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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R12 ATA is a 2008 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R12 ATA, 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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R12 ATA is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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