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SB08 FZT

2008 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,108 mi
Last recorded103,108 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 FZT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 103,108 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 97,194 miles

front and rear coil springs slight corroded

n/s and o/s rear under wheel arch slight surface corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2023 96,886 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

front and rear coil springs slight corroded

n/s and o/s underside wheel arches slight corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 91,400 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 85,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 81,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seats folded down

Pass 21 Mar 2019 78,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 73,958 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,971 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs very rusty pads on 5mm (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs very rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 67,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs very rusty pads on 5mm (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs very rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,017 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,815 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,151 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,851 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,854 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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SB08 FZT is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SB08 FZT, 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 SB08 FZT registered?

SB08 FZT is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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