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WJ08 RSU

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,212 mi
Last recorded131,212 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 RSU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 131,212 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edges

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 131,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edges

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 128,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 125,673 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 123,695 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 123,695 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 120,877 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 116,566 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 112,057 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 106,881 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 104,502 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 104,502 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 100,793 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 97,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 97,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 82,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

ceneter to rear joining sections of exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

tracking

Pass 3 Apr 2014 82,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

ceneter to rear joining sections of exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

tracking

Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,894 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,931 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 41,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 RSU is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WJ08 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

WJ08 RSU is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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