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SL08 SDU

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,712 mi
Last recorded141,712 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 SDU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 141,712 miles

All suspension parts showing age related corrosion but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 140,399 miles

All suspension parts showing age related corrosion but not seriously weakened

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 138,536 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components showing age related corrosion but not seriously weakened at this time

Pass 30 Mar 2023 136,387 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 133,688 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 131,235 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 129,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 125,543 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 118,265 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 118,250 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 107,002 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 106,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 93,061 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded exposed ends of pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,504 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 54,777 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 45,402 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded.

Rear brake discs worn/pitted.

Pass 16 May 2011 33,231 miles

All tyres worn on edges, nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on outer edge.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside 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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SL08 SDU is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc 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 SL08 SDU, 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 SL08 SDU registered?

SL08 SDU is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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