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RA08 ZZA

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,347 mi
Last recorded136,347 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 ZZA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 136,347 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion to the exhaust

slight perishing to the n/s/f ball joint rubber

unable to see the inner brake pads

Pass 24 Apr 2025 123,700 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 123,700 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases N/s/r joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 111,047 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 111,047 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

coolant low (radiator leak)

Pass 4 Apr 2023 95,539 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 95,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 73,725 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 72,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 71,308 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,527 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 69,527 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 67,408 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 67,408 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 64,766 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 62,118 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tailpipe flanges corroded

Water ingress in osr light unit

Pass 7 Jan 2016 55,112 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get low in places, 3mm

Nearside front tyre starting to get low in places, 3mm

Slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Unable to see rear brake pads clearly

Fail 7 Jan 2015 47,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 47,155 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 38,458 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 30,623 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 23,625 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,007 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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RA08 ZZA is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 RA08 ZZA, 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 RA08 ZZA registered?

RA08 ZZA is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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