MOT Status
ValidMileage
112,330 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear part of inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear part of inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear sub frame corroded
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear part of inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear part of inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front suspension arm mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front suspension arm mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion on fuel filler pipe
corrosion on vehicle's body, sub frames and suspension components
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front fog light inop
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front fog light inop
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre cracking slightly
Rear Exhaust bracket broken
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All bushes on rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Tyre cracking slightly
Rear Exhaust bracket broken
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All bushes on rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear brakes slight sticky
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SG08 PUH is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SG08 PUH, 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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SG08 PUH is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 March 2008.
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