MOT Status
ValidMileage
40,421 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front and rear suspension components corroded
Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items
undertrays fitted obscuring testable items
under body components corroding.
undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.
undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted mounting bracket broken . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.
undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.
undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
oil leak on engine.
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
oil leak on engine.
t/c light on
T/C light on
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R5 OSS is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 R5 OSS, 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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How do I check the history of R5 OSS?
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What year was R5 OSS registered?
R5 OSS is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2008.
Is R5 OSS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R5 OSS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R5 OSS have outstanding finance?
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