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BV58 HNL

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,367 mi
Last recorded142,367 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 HNL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 142,367 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 131,103 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 131,083 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 121,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat? (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 111,993 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 111,993 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 102,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 95,044 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 92,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 86,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 81,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 76,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,602 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,977 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 54,490 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,475 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,961 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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BV58 HNL is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BV58 HNL, 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 BV58 HNL registered?

BV58 HNL is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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