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EK58 USN

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,700 mi
Last recorded181,700 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 USN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 181,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2025 172,306 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/r & o/s/r axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 163,523 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 159,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

suspension dust covers perished

Pass 7 Nov 2022 156,100 miles

surface corrosion on suspension , floor and rear flexi hose unions

suspension dust covers perished

Pass 23 Nov 2021 152,631 miles

bottom ball joint dust covers perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 150,206 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 143,235 miles

Front number plate chipped

all flexi hoses have slight corrosion on unions

Pass 6 Nov 2018 129,250 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 112,200 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 94,047 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 77,902 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,462 miles

n/s/r tyre getting down

Pass 14 Nov 2013 46,655 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 35,929 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,440 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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EK58 USN is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK58 USN, 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 EK58 USN registered?

EK58 USN is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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