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165,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth worn (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting perishing (5.3.2 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth worn (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting perishing (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber split (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock abborbers (5.3.2 (b))
front fog lamps not working
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Stating to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Stating to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
all 4 tyres perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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YX08 OPJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 OPJ, 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 OPJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 April 2008.
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