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BF58 POH

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,530 mi
Last recorded103,530 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 103,530 miles

Body not fully secure Front bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing mirror (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 91,722 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 91,722 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort offside rear parking brake ....... (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Offside rear stop lamp inop......... (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre worn and poor condition on inner track......... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 75,303 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 62,003 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 62,003 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 54,106 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 54,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2017 51,112 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 47,241 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up between treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking up between treads

Pass 12 Oct 2015 45,344 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,704 miles

nsr tyre outer wall cracking up

osr tyre outer wall cracking up

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,410 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,517 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 29,732 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 POH is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 POH, 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 POH registered?

BF58 POH is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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