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YC08 NXD

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,244 mi
Last recorded157,244 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 NXD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2026 157,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded near subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper wheel arch / strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper arch / strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear seat belt missing

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear corroded at connector rear of floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 147,404 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 139,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 125,226 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 115,204 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 106,528 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 106,528 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 94,298 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 94,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 80,961 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 46,260 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,358 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 28,251 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,107 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,709 miles

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

O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,263 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 16,263 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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YC08 NXD is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YC08 NXD, 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 YC08 NXD registered?

YC08 NXD is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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