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WV08 DFF

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,021 mi
Last recorded51,021 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 DFF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 51,021 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 51,021 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 46,319 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 43,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2023 43,015 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 38,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 38,735 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 32,600 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 28,735 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 25,885 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 22,222 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 19,819 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread and perished on side wall

Pass 26 May 2016 17,000 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 7 May 2015 13,489 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 10,441 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 8,043 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 6,997 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 5,483 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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WV08 DFF is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WV08 DFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV08 DFF registered?

WV08 DFF is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is WV08 DFF safe to buy?

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