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FY58 XDT

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,523 mi
Last recorded127,523 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 XDT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 127,523 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 127,429 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 118,111 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre At 6 mm 215/65/16 ()

Fail 16 Dec 2024 118,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre At 6 mm 215/65/16 ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 106,124 miles

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 106,111 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 100,519 miles

Under body surface corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2021 97,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2020 89,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 82,409 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2018 74,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 67,253 miles

front windscreen cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2016 59,323 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 52,334 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 45,161 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 45,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 38,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 29,036 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 21,482 miles

both nearside tyres worn low on edges

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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FY58 XDT is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY58 XDT, 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 FY58 XDT registered?

FY58 XDT is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 December 2008.

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