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WK08 XMJ

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,745 mi
Last recorded79,745 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 XMJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 79,745 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 75,803 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 70,721 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 69,119 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 67,984 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 67,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 66,069 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear seat lower pad insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2020 65,031 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 61,390 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 57,874 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,984 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2015 42,947 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,947 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,755 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2014 36,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,364 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,861 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,952 miles

offside front tyre is has worn smooth on its inner edge

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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WK08 XMJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey 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 WK08 XMJ, 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 WK08 XMJ registered?

WK08 XMJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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