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W17 JJR

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,962 mi
Last recorded139,962 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 JJR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 139,962 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 135,563 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 128,611 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 121,920 miles

both front wishbone bushes cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2022 114,991 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 111,223 miles

Centre exhaust flange corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 107,084 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 102,870 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 92,692 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 84,440 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 74,254 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 64,178 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 54,659 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 45,565 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Both rear silencer/centre pipe joints corroding.

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 36,936 miles

Slight corrosion to tailpipe joints

Pass 25 May 2011 28,341 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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W17 JJR is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W17 JJR, 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 W17 JJR registered?

W17 JJR is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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