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AO58 EFJ

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,961 mi
Last recorded72,961 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 EFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 72,961 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 72,961 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 70,834 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 70,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 66,072 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 63,876 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 60,626 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 58,733 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 56,425 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 52,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 45,813 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 39,136 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 32,185 miles

Both front tyres wearing their inner edges.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 23,028 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 12,630 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 7,605 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 7,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 6,479 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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AO58 EFJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO58 EFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO58 EFJ registered?

AO58 EFJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is AO58 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 EFJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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