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BF58 PHV

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,335 mi
Last recorded127,335 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 PHV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 127,335 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 127,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 103,119 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 9 Nov 2016 103,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine light on

Pass 27 Nov 2015 80,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 80,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,652 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,727 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,328 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 PHV is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc 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 PHV, 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 PHV registered?

BF58 PHV is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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