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VK08 JJF

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,761 mi
Last recorded102,761 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 JJF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 102,761 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 102,761 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitting correctly . (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 92,441 miles

superficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess

Pass 24 Feb 2021 87,388 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 87,388 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 83,148 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 83,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 75,994 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 75,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Handbrake Lever Slight Travel

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

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 Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Heat Shield Loose

Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,084 miles

brake pedal rubber split but not to the extent that slipping may occur

Pass 17 Feb 2017 62,352 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 56,911 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,111 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 51,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 46,957 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 40,648 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 35,134 miles

both front tyres worn outter edges

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,781 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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VK08 JJF is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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