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DU58 VSO

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,765 mi
Last recorded123,765 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 VSO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 123,765 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 123,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 119,958 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 119,957 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 116,545 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 116,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 111,411 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2019 105,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 98,256 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 89,132 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing hub (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,991 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 79,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,842 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,921 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 36,805 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,708 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 21,281 miles

small cut in n/s/r outer side wall tyre

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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DU58 VSO is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU58 VSO, 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 DU58 VSO registered?

DU58 VSO is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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