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2008 Subaru Forester 2.5L Petrol · FG08 XTR

FG08 XTR

2008 Subaru Forester (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 51,583 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
SUBARU FORESTER
Year / Origin
2008 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 06 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
51,583 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 06 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
2457cc

FG08 XTR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
  • 51,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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FG08 XTR Mileage History

  1. 05/08/202233,229 mi
  2. 24/07/202340,764 mi+7,535 mi
  3. 07/08/202445,667 mi+4,903 mi
  4. 28/07/202551,583 mi+5,916 mi
  5. 28/07/202551,583 mi

Average of roughly 6,160 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FG08 XTR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Subaru Forester (FG08 XTR) between August 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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