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WX08 ASV

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,033 mi
Last recorded158,033 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 ASV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 158,033 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 143,136 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 143,136 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 127,775 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 127,775 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 114,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 108,055 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inside edge

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 102,981 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inside edge

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 99,366 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 93,715 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 93,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 88,199 miles

screen chipped

Pass 14 Oct 2014 81,289 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 81,280 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2013 71,648 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 61,597 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,878 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 56,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads and discs badly worn

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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WX08 ASV 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 72.2%.

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 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 WX08 ASV, 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 WX08 ASV registered?

WX08 ASV is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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