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R5 OSS

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,421 mi
Last recorded40,421 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 OSS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 40,421 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 1 Oct 2024 40,195 miles

under body components corroding.

Pass 20 Sep 2023 39,972 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 27 Sep 2022 38,919 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 27 Sep 2022 38,919 miles

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.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 37,675 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 25 Sep 2020 36,368 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 24 Sep 2020 36,365 miles

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.

Pass 2 Oct 2019 36,108 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 35,648 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 34,740 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 34,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 33,522 miles

oil leak on engine.

Fail 3 Oct 2016 33,522 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

oil leak on engine.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 32,223 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 29,020 miles

t/c light on

Pass 27 Sep 2013 26,292 miles

T/C light on

Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,051 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,628 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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