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WL57 MTZ

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,468 mi
Last recorded187,468 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 MTZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 187,468 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 187,409 miles

under guard

under side rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2022 186,989 miles

under guard

Pass 17 Feb 2021 186,682 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 185,601 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 185,590 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak rear pipe to box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed boot (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 181,587 miles

corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to rear exhaust box

front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 18 Feb 2019 181,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 3 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to rear exhaust box

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 19 Jan 2018 170,851 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 170,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 159,960 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 159,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 145,928 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 145,916 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 122,435 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 122,435 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 108,109 miles

front tyres close to limit

Fail 29 Jan 2014 108,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front tyres close to limit

Pass 11 Feb 2013 97,780 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 87,372 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 73,157 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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WL57 MTZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL57 MTZ, 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 WL57 MTZ registered?

WL57 MTZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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