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YR08 WNF

2008 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,196 mi
Last recorded101,196 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 WNF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 101,196 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded.

Fail 11 Mar 2026 101,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2025 97,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 97,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 93,960 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 91,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 90,190 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 88,819 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Feb 2021 88,819 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Dec 2019 86,221 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front bumper has some accident damage no sharp edges

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 30 Dec 2019 86,221 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front bumper has some accident damage no sharp edges

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear reg plate light out put reduced

Pass 2 Jan 2019 76,684 miles

Nearside Front lower fog light broken and inop

some damage to nsf bumper

Pass 4 Nov 2017 67,818 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 67,361 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,543 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 56,860 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,646 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,844 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 46,844 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 37,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 37,297 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,021 miles

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

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 WNF is a 2008 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR08 WNF, 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 YR08 WNF registered?

YR08 WNF is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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