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YE51 DZE

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,344 mi
Last recorded94,344 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 DZE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 94,344 miles

nearside rear suspension anti roll bar link some play.

Pass 19 Jul 2024 90,040 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 85,040 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 80,631 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 69,586 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 60,132 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 60,132 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 59,321 miles

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

Vehicle underbody been undersealed making full inspection difficult

all front and rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

nearside,offside sill covers fitted

vehicle pulls slightly to nearside when brake tested

Fail 18 Sep 2019 59,260 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all front and rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

centre exhaust hanger broken system still secure

nearside,offside sill covers fitted

vehicle pulls slightly to nearside when brake tested

Pass 7 Aug 2018 54,324 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKS IN SIDE WALLS AND IN THE TREAD

Pass 18 May 2015 44,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

traction control light on

Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 39,763 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 33,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YE51 DZE is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YE51 DZE, 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 YE51 DZE registered?

YE51 DZE is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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