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DN58 BBJ

2008 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,010 mi
Last recorded173,010 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN58 BBJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 173,010 miles

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

automatic head lamp levelers disconnected

Fail 12 May 2025 173,008 miles

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

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

automatic head lamp levelers disconnected

Pass 10 May 2024 158,817 miles

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

automatic head lamp levelers disconnected

Pass 25 May 2023 147,439 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 147,439 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 136,567 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to sidewall ()

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2022 136,567 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to sidewall ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 122,505 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2021 122,420 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 113,292 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 111,138 miles

2 chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2018 107,337 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 99,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/17 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/17 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/17 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/17 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 99,393 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/17 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/17 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/17 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/17 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 87,402 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 87,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 78,766 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,994 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 56,866 miles

Note;- ALL tyres wearing on middle of tyre tread face, possibly due to being over-flated pressures, within legal limits, BUT will require attention soon!

Pass 7 Dec 2012 44,930 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,297 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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DN58 BBJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN58 BBJ, 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 DN58 BBJ registered?

DN58 BBJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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