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WJ57 MZV

2008 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

111,120 mi
Last recorded111,120 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 MZV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 111,120 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 101,624 miles

Central Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger corroded and missing causing leak from exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

slight miss fire

Fail 31 Jul 2023 101,287 miles

Central Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working no sound from pump (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger corroded and missing causing leak from exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

slight miss fire

Pass 2 Aug 2022 94,666 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 90,358 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 86,565 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 83,213 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 78,238 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 74,451 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,758 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,061 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,895 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 40,676 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,618 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 29,835 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 23,093 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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WJ57 MZV is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WJ57 MZV, 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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WJ57 MZV is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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