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2008 SUBARU FORESTER
General Information
- Registration GV08CXM
- Manufacturer SUBARU
- Model FORESTER
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1994cc
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- Expires 10 Mar 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 144,428 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 137,692 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
29 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 131,662 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
28 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 124,554 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,957 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,662 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2022 23 Jun 202610 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,372 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 102,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,081 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 93,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- rear wiper rubber missing
8 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,583 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- engine check light on
11 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,283 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2018 23 Jun 20263 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,245 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2018 23 Jun 20263 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 66,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
13 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,240 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2017 23 Jun 202613 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,345 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 23 Jun 202613 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,730 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 23 Jun 202628 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,030 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 23 Jun 202613 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,835 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 23 Jun 202617 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,897 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 23 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GV08CXM was registered on 2008-03-31
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