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YX08 DCF

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,147 mi
Last recorded35,147 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 DCF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 35,147 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bushes. both sides. as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 34,370 miles

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

Note;- CLUTCH "heavy", Stiff in operation!

Note;- Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/cracked(covered in cello tape?) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 33,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly scuffed on outer side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on BOTH edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly scuffed & cracking on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note;- Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged/cracked [has been covered with cello tape] (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 32,226 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged Front and Rear slight outer sidewall damage. 215/55r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside rear view mirror has constant noise from motor

Pass 24 May 2022 31,191 miles

Note;- Nearside mirror unit "motor" whining/noisy?

Note;- Offside side repeater lens cracked?

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 30,177 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 30,177 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 28,925 miles

Note;- Clutch heavy?

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight wear on gator (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 27,446 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loosing grease.no holes or splits visible (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 27,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loosing grease.no holes or splits visible (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 25,472 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 23,718 miles

Nearside Front TYRE HAS SLIGHT TEARS ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,722 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 19,795 miles

Note;- Clutch heavy/stiff in operation.

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 19,795 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Note;- Clutch heavy/stiff in operation.

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 17,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 23 Apr 2013 15,863 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,567 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,041 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 DCF is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc 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 YX08 DCF, 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 YX08 DCF registered?

YX08 DCF is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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