MOT Status
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89,439 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Both rear upper wheel arch starting to corrode
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Side sills are corroded
rear floors and sills-floors starting to corrode
Front brake pads are getting low
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty lip on the inner face -advise replacing at the next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty lip on the inner face - advise replacing at the next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brake pads are getting low
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty lip on the inner face -advise replacing at the next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty lip on the inner face - advise replacing at the next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside wiper slightly smeary
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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VX55 VGZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 VX55 VGZ, 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 VX55 VGZ registered?
VX55 VGZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 July 2008.
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