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YX08 BWL

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,460 mi
Last recorded103,460 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 BWL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2024 103,460 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 101,686 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 97,758 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 93,546 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 93,545 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 90,032 miles

Nearside sill

Fail 13 Feb 2020 90,031 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside sill

Pass 14 Feb 2019 82,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 82,928 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side inner sill sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 76,037 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 76,037 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 64,322 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 61,306 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 57,555 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 57,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 22 May 2014 52,243 miles

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 52,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 45,879 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 38,246 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing badly on outer edge. Nearly to cords.(Borderline)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Screws in nearside front and nearside rear tyres.

Pass 19 May 2011 24,854 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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YX08 BWL is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YX08 BWL, 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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YX08 BWL is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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