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BF58 POA

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,714 mi
Last recorded161,714 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 POA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 161,714 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 148,934 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 148,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 142,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 142,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 135,527 miles

FRONT A/ROLL MOUNTING BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

INNER REAR BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

SLIGHT ROTATIONAL NOISE FROM N/S REAR WHEEL

Pass 18 Sep 2018 126,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 104,903 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both nearside and offside front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 92,809 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,903 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 6 Oct 2015 74,529 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 64,462 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,462 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 53,407 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 53,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,235 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 44,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,880 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 POA is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 POA, 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 POA registered?

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

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