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FE58 LGO

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,949 mi
Last recorded112,949 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 LGO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 112,949 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 108,283 miles

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

exhaust centre joint in poor condition

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear subframe corroding

Fail 26 Feb 2025 108,283 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust centre joint in poor condition

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear subframe corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2024 104,755 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 101,920 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 98,694 miles

Front & rear suspension area covered with black spray

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 95,060 miles

Engine oil leak .

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Plus rear brake disc corrosion . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 91,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 83,470 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 83,469 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 75,883 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,863 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 69,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn on edges and badly cracked on sidewalls

Pass 19 Feb 2016 58,542 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,914 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 45,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 45,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,365 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 31,365 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,736 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 21,507 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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FE58 LGO is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FE58 LGO, 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 FE58 LGO registered?

FE58 LGO is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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