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EX58 MVD

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,849 mi
Last recorded156,849 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 MVD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 156,849 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 156,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 147,195 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 136,630 miles

rear inner brakepads near legal limit

Fail 15 Nov 2023 136,630 miles

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

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

rear inner brakepads near legal limit

Pass 24 Nov 2022 124,530 miles

both rear tyres cracking and perrishing and worn on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2021 109,775 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 98,701 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 86,404 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 82,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

off side front fog light not working

Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,352 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 60,717 miles

O/S differential support mounting bush has slight play in it

Fail 24 Sep 2015 60,717 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S differential support mounting bush has slight play in it

Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,446 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 44,309 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2012 36,796 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,457 miles

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

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

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

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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EX58 MVD is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX58 MVD, 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 EX58 MVD registered?

EX58 MVD is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is EX58 MVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 MVD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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