2008 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · YE08 VMD
2008 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 60,228 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE08 VMD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2025
- 60,228 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.
YE08 VMD 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 (YE08 VMD) between May 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YE08 VMD Mileage History
- 13/05/202248,961 mi
- 10/05/202352,526 mi+3,565 mi
- 10/05/202456,041 mi+3,515 mi
- 22/04/202559,618 mi+3,577 mi
- 20/12/202560,228 mi+610 mi
Average of roughly 3,124 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Forester Mk2 (SG)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
- 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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