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RO55 AMR

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,118 mi
Last recorded121,118 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO55 AMR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 121,118 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 114,752 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened racing suspension kit fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated - slightly affecting the beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 110,029 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 104,668 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 100,886 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 96,330 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 93,646 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 82,922 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing/worn on edge

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 70,000 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 69,668 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 59,668 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2016 55,650 miles

slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall ( cords not exposed

slight damage nearside front wheel outer rim

Pass 6 Feb 2014 53,402 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 49,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 43,203 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 38,534 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 31,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 31,188 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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RO55 AMR is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RO55 AMR, 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 RO55 AMR registered?

RO55 AMR is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 February 2008.

Is RO55 AMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO55 AMR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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