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VK08 JJE

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,859 mi
Last recorded118,859 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 JJE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 118,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 113,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 106,258 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 106,256 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on tread, very low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 100,310 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 100,310 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 89,118 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in tread pattern /sidewalls ///

Pass 29 Nov 2017 79,389 miles

both rear tyres inner/outer sidewalls cracks ///

Fail 29 Nov 2017 79,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres inner/outer sidewalls cracks ///

Pass 12 Dec 2016 70,227 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 61,631 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 51,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 42,575 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre cracks in outer sidewall ///

Fail 16 Dec 2013 42,575 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre cracks in outer sidewall ///

Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side rear tyre sidewall cracks ///

Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,995 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 25,656 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,606 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 19,606 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

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 JJE 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 73.7%.

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 VK08 JJE, 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 JJE registered?

VK08 JJE is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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