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GV08CXS
2008 SUBARU FORESTER
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1994cc
General Information
- Registration GV08CXS
- Manufacturer SUBARU
- Model FORESTER
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1994cc
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- Expires 19 May 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
20 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 123,250 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody heavy corroded/exhaust system corroded
8 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 121,309 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,911 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,726 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2023 23 Jun 202613 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 115,726 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,029 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2022 23 Jun 20269 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 112,029 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline exercise (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,262 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slight deteriorated/poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 111,262 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slight deteriorated/poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,650 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- surface corrosion to rear inner sills, chassis and rear inner wheel arches
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
5 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,169 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake pads worn low and brake discs slightly pitted
- slight surface corrosion to rear subframe and undervehicle areas
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
9 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,964 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front V.slight play
9 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,149 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017 23 Jun 202616 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,609 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,609 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,612 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 23 Jun 202613 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,458 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 23 Jun 202614 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,050 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 23 Jun 202622 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,181 MI
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GV08CXS was registered on 2008-03-31
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