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BF58 PHA

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,406 mi
Last recorded88,406 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 88,406 miles

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 84,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 80,877 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 78,421 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 75,781 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 Aug 2020 73,253 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 73,253 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 69,784 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 69,784 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,102 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,236 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 60,236 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 53,105 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,461 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,243 miles

n/s rear shock absorber weak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 33,724 miles

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,430 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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BF58 PHA is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red 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 BF58 PHA, 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 PHA registered?

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

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