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WJ08 UGK

2008 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,024 mi
Last recorded57,024 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 UGK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 57,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 55,313 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 53,413 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 51,541 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 50,321 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 48,681 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 47,299 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 45,173 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 43,235 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 38,620 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall in poor condition

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack top collar seal damp (2.3.3b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 38,608 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end castellated nut has no locking device [split pin ] (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall in poor condition

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack top collar seal damp (2.3.3b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 33,971 miles

items removed prior test carried out

minor cut nearside front tyre tread

Fail 16 Feb 2016 33,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

items removed prior test carried out

minor cut nearside front tyre tread

Pass 10 Feb 2015 28,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 25,994 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre DEVOID of tread on edges(cracked/cut)

osf tyre DEVOID of tread inner edge(cracked/cut)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 22,435 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 17,786 miles

Off side front wiper blade split

Fail 8 Feb 2011 10,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

l/h/f tyre sidewall cut.no bulges/cords exposed.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 10,869 miles

l/h/f tyre sidewall cut.no bulges/cords exposed.

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 UGK is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UGK, 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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WJ08 UGK is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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