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DU58 YCM

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,060 mi
Last recorded84,060 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 YCM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 84,060 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 86,003 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 81,997 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked tread blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 79,740 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 77,508 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 75,298 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 73,688 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 70,427 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 64,392 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 58,682 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 53,958 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 43,941 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 37,139 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 37,139 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 28,929 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,526 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 17,126 miles

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

off side rear tyre has slight side wall damage

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 YCM is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DU58 YCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DU58 YCM?

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What year was DU58 YCM registered?

DU58 YCM is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is DU58 YCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU58 YCM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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