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YE08 VMD

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,228 mi
Last recorded60,228 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 VMD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 60,228 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 59,618 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 56,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 52,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 48,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from center section Y joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 45,971 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 45,971 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 43,863 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 41,244 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 38,133 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 35,269 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 32,098 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 29,133 miles

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 19 May 2014 25,569 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 22,045 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 17,988 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 12,565 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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YE08 VMD is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YE08 VMD, 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 YE08 VMD registered?

YE08 VMD is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is YE08 VMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 VMD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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