2008 Subaru Forester 2.5L Petrol · AO58 CEY
2008 Subaru Forester (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 148,792 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO58 CEY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2023
- 148,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO58 CEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Subaru Forester (AO58 CEY) between January 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AO58 CEY Mileage History
- 26/01/2022147,521 mi
- 09/06/2023148,792 mi+1,271 mi
Average of roughly 930 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Forester Mk2 (SG)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Head Gasket Failure (2.5L Engines)Serious
The 2.5L EJ25 engine in the SG XT is prone to external coolant and oil leaks from the head gaskets, eventually leading to overheating. UK MOT data records engine oil/coolant leaks and exhaust leaks as a recurring failure area on this generation.
- Self-Levelling Suspension (SLS) FailureModerate
The original rear struts leak and sag over time, leaving the rear of the SG sitting low, especially when towing or loaded. Suspension is a leading MOT failure area on this generation, and genuine OEM SLS parts are expensive in the UK.
- Rear Subframe and Mounting Point CorrosionModerate
UK road salt attacks the rear subframe and its suspension mounting points, often before the body panels look especially rusty. Corrosion around prescribed areas is a recorded MOT failure on this generation and can become structural if ignored.
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