2008 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · B14 ARM
2008 Subaru Forester (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 88,540 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B14 ARM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 88,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B14 ARM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Subaru Forester (B14 ARM) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
B14 ARM Mileage History
- 07/09/202283,950 mi
- 21/09/202385,467 mi+1,517 mi
- 25/09/202486,900 mi+1,433 mi
- 10/09/202588,540 mi+1,640 mi
Average of roughly 1,525 miles per year across 4 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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