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SM57 WPL

2008 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,570 mi
Last recorded74,570 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 WPL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 74,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2024 71,199 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 66,010 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 66,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 64,799 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2022 64,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2022 58,917 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear legs at side of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 58,917 miles

Exhaust system insecure front flange corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear legs at side of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 58,484 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre pipe flange corroded thin but not blowing

Fail 15 Mar 2021 58,483 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre pipe flange corroded thin but not blowing

Pass 26 May 2020 57,964 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 57,897 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust flanges corroded thin centre to front

small hole corrosion at lower section near nearside rear bumper fixings

Pass 13 Mar 2019 56,280 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 55,815 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,622 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wipers starting to split

Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,764 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 49,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 39,205 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 31,635 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 26,519 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 22,014 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 17,832 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 13,742 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SM57 WPL is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SM57 WPL, 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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SM57 WPL is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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