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YT08 SVX

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,567 mi
Last recorded137,567 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 SVX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 137,567 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 137,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 125,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 115,308 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 115,109 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 101,805 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 91,219 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes on o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 85,814 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 81,025 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 74,692 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,448 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,114 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 48,464 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 48,464 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,965 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 30,059 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,281 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,745 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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YT08 SVX is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YT08 SVX, 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 YT08 SVX registered?

YT08 SVX is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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