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VK08 JGZ

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,624 mi
Last recorded83,624 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 JGZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 83,624 miles

underbody and all metal components have a coating of corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2024 83,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody and components have a general coating of corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2023 78,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 75,856 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 72,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 72,013 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in several places (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 around vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

vehicle underbody and components have a coating of corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2020 70,100 miles

Central exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 65,544 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 65,544 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor device broken at rear (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 61,061 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,819 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,162 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,117 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,034 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,614 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,616 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 27,968 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 21,777 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 21,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VK08 JGZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VK08 JGZ, 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 VK08 JGZ registered?

VK08 JGZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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