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BF58 PNV

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,027 mi
Last recorded115,027 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 PNV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 115,027 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside mirror cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2018 96,797 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 96,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device broken at suspension mounting (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 93,124 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 91,434 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 85,227 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,747 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 76,698 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,463 miles

near side frfont tyre light scrubbing to outer edge

unable to get emmisions read out due to dpd fitment

Fail 5 Mar 2014 69,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near side frfont tyre light scrubbing to outer edge

unable to get emmisions read out due to dpd fitment

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,396 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 41,957 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 PNV is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PNV, 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 PNV registered?

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

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