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YR08 WNC

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,286 mi
Last recorded111,286 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 WNC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 111,286 miles

Exhaust mounting defective system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum backplate corroded

Power steering component components slightly misaligned pump belt noisy (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 111,198 miles

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 fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum backplate corroded

Power steering component components slightly misaligned pump belt noisy (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 108,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler neck corroded

offside rear drum brake back plate corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2025 108,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler neck corroded

offside rear drum brake back plate corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 105,320 miles

Indicators flickering

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside rear drum brake back plate heavily corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2024 105,277 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Indicators flickering

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside rear drum brake back plate heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 102,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jan 2023 102,118 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jun 2022 99,662 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 98,171 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 94,221 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 87,575 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 82,017 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 74,611 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 67,396 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 67,396 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 57,911 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 45,645 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 32,115 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,595 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,919 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,152 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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YR08 WNC is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YR08 WNC, 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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YR08 WNC is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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