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WH08 AEB

2020 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,469 mi
Last recorded106,469 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2020 Subaru Forester75,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH08 AEB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 106,469 miles

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 25 Jul 2024 101,655 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 96,461 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 93,533 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 93,401 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 86,222 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 83,230 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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WH08 AEB is a 2020 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2020 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 75,328 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 WH08 AEB, 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 6 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WH08 AEB registered?

WH08 AEB is a 2020 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2020.

Is WH08 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH08 AEB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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