2008 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · R29 RAF
2008 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2008. Recorded mileage 153,227 miles. MOT valid until 22/12/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1994cc
R29 RAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 153,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R29 RAF Mileage History
- 08/12/2023137,317 mi
- 17/12/2024141,493 mi+4,176 mi
- 18/12/2024141,496 mi+3 mi
- 19/12/2025153,158 mi+11,662 mi
- 23/12/2025153,227 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 7,792 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R29 RAF MOT History
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 (R29 RAF) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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