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SC52 HAC

2008 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,788 mi
Last recorded89,788 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 HAC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 89,788 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 88,358 miles

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

vehicle underbody under sealed

Fail 30 Nov 2023 88,355 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

vehicle underbody under sealed

Pass 27 Sep 2023 88,220 miles

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Sep 2023 88,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2023 87,135 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to front suspension components

under vehicle heavealy under sealed

Pass 25 Aug 2022 81,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers fitted covering testable items

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 81,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sills both side by subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arches to sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers fitted covering testable items

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 68,859 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 59,947 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all suspension components front and rear corroded

nearside and offside mirrors have been broken and repaired

Pass 22 Aug 2019 58,704 miles

All tyre pressures low

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 58,704 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All tyre pressures low

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 52,316 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 45,364 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 41,823 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

engine malfunction light illuminated indicating a fault with the engine management system

Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,075 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,460 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 22,835 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 18,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 13,984 miles

Nearside Rear 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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SC52 HAC is a 2008 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SC52 HAC, 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 SC52 HAC registered?

SC52 HAC is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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