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VU08 RUJ

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,765 mi
Last recorded77,765 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 RUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 77,765 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 77,023 miles

advise : front and rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 23 Jul 2024 75,668 miles

advise : surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 21 Aug 2023 73,528 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 73,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Electronic stability control component excessively damaged sensor rod and end broken (7.12 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 72,867 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 72,034 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 72,034 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 71,086 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 62,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracks in tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre cracks in tread.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre cracks in tread.

Offside Rear Tyre cracks in tread.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2017 57,241 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,311 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 48,442 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 48,442 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 44,417 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 44,417 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 41,874 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 37,936 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,633 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,652 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 26,652 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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VU08 RUJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VU08 RUJ, 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

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What year was VU08 RUJ registered?

VU08 RUJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is VU08 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU08 RUJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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