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SW07 GAS

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,492 mi
Last recorded158,492 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW07 GAS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 158,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 151,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 151,157 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 143,239 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 143,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 132,002 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 126,190 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 126,187 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 114,722 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 103,189 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on the inner edges, Possible wheel alignment issue

Fail 26 Oct 2015 103,189 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on the inner edges, Possible wheel alignment issue

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,454 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 93,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 74,580 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 74,580 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,750 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,573 miles

both sills coverd

Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,680 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 32,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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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SW07 GAS is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SW07 GAS, 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 SW07 GAS registered?

SW07 GAS is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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The MOT history for SW07 GAS shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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