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CE58 TGU

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,927 mi
Last recorded141,927 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 TGU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 141,927 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside outer drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Around shocker neck

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 128,866 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 115,327 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 115,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 99,921 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 86,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 86,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 74,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 62,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,979 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

unable to check front and rear brake pads due tonot assessable

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 8 Oct 2011 33,136 miles

unable to inspect brake pads due to vehicle design

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 TGU is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CE58 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

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

Is CE58 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE58 TGU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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