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RA57 CEX

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,369 mi
Last recorded121,369 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 CEX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 121,369 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 115,045 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 108,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 108,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 100,538 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 93,573 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,706 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 76,826 miles

door sill covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Nov 2018 69,803 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 57,771 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 47,052 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 42,599 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 42,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 36,192 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 32,287 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 28,296 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

N/S/F tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 28,296 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

N/S/F tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2012 23,597 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 19,930 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

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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RA57 CEX is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RA57 CEX, 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

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What year was RA57 CEX registered?

RA57 CEX is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is RA57 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA57 CEX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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