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RV57 ZBT

2008 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

187,126 mi
Last recorded187,126 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 ZBT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 187,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 174,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate is deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nsf brake disc inner surface is corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nsf wheel bearing has slight play in it (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Front windscreen has chip in Zone B on Osf

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Osr inner sill/bottom of wheel arch is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 164,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 153,147 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 140,066 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 132,039 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shockers have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 121,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 108,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 99,644 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 90,197 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 77,358 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 62,333 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,499 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deterioating

Fail 11 Dec 2013 47,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deterioating

Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,221 miles

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

rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 16 Dec 2011 27,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

steel/spare wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 21 Dec 2010 21,967 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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RV57 ZBT is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RV57 ZBT, 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 RV57 ZBT registered?

RV57 ZBT is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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