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ST07 SSS

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,232 mi
Last recorded68,232 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST07 SSS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 68,232 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 66,930 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 62,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 59,839 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,060 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 52,460 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,808 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 51,255 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 48,607 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 48,289 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 48,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,321 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 46,321 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,592 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,811 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 20,767 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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ST07 SSS is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ST07 SSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST07 SSS?

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What year was ST07 SSS registered?

ST07 SSS is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is ST07 SSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST07 SSS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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