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EX58 MVN

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,415 mi
Last recorded102,415 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 MVN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 102,415 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 92,292 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust centre to rear silencer flanges severely corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 83,901 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust center to rear silencer flanges severely corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2021 83,901 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust center to rear silencer flanges severely corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 74,365 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 74,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlamp aim leveller broken (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 61,118 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low on inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2018 51,477 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective level sensor bracket broken (1.7.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low on inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,760 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front suspension arms have play in rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres are starting to perish.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,373 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 26,604 miles

front brake discs liped/rusty.

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 21,698 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 16,951 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 12,975 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 10,361 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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EX58 MVN is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MVN, 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 MVN registered?

EX58 MVN is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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