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YR57 VEL

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,344 mi
Last recorded123,344 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 VEL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 123,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

brake pedal rubber worn

sills have been welded n/s/r o/s/r covered in uderseal

Pass 4 Sep 2024 118,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 115,685 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 113,267 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 113,242 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 110,686 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 106,791 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 106,791 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 103,196 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 99,368 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 99,368 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 99,258 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 99,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough possible auxiliary belt (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 91,876 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 91,875 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 80,351 miles

Offside Rear slight corrosion on both brake pipes coming out of junction valve

Rear exhaust mount broken

both registration plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Dec 2015 80,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front both tyres worn thinner on inner and outer edges

Front wipers leaving smears

Nearside Front headlamp beam patern slightly dim

Offside Rear slight corrosion on both brake pipes coming out of junction valve

Rear exhaust mount broken

both registration plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Dec 2014 69,835 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 69,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 56,790 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 45,669 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 37,077 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 29,389 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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YR57 VEL is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 YR57 VEL, 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 YR57 VEL registered?

YR57 VEL is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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