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CE58 MXP

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,278 mi
Last recorded136,278 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 MXP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 136,278 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

General Under Body Corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 132,128 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 132,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 126,495 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 120,212 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 110,290 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 110,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 98,851 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 90,134 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 78,450 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust flanges heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 72,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2014 65,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 55,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,490 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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CE58 MXP is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CE58 MXP, 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 CE58 MXP registered?

CE58 MXP is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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