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Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D-BUSH SADDLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D-BUSH SADDLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heatshield loose
aux drive belt squeal/loose?
EXHAUST HEATSHIELD rattling.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D-bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
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 BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
EXHAUST HEATSHIELD rattling.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D-bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicking wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both headlamp patterns very poor, suspect left hand drive units fitted. requirements only just met
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint to rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure bolts loose (6.1.7 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front headlamp level sensor arm insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor broken on lower arm (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FE58 PYO is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 PYO, 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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FE58 PYO is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 November 2008.
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