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WJ08 ROU

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,214 mi
Last recorded60,214 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 ROU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 60,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 57,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2021 54,572 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 54,541 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 50,075 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2020 50,075 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,095 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 45,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 39,789 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 34,188 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 14,982 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 12,276 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 10,161 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 8,494 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 5,996 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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WJ08 ROU is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ08 ROU, 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 WJ08 ROU registered?

WJ08 ROU is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is WJ08 ROU safe to buy?

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