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BF58 PGU

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,372 mi
Last recorded76,372 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 PGU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 76,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,098 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 57,916 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 57,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,284 miles

both rear tyre wearing on outter edge slightly

emmissions too clean

Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,141 miles

advuse smoke test clean

Fail 10 Aug 2012 37,692 miles

Emissions too clean

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/s/rear tyre getting low on edges (underinflation ?)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,692 miles

Emissions too clean

O/s/rear tyre getting low on edges (underinflation ?)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,762 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 34,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BF58 PGU is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF58 PGU, 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 BF58 PGU registered?

BF58 PGU is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is BF58 PGU safe to buy?

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