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GK58 OSO

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,984 mi
Last recorded134,984 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 OSO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 134,984 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 129,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 119,968 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 119,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 115,184 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 109,690 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2021 109,678 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 106,336 miles

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2019 101,491 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

differential oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2019 101,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

differential oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2018 93,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 89,621 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 81,855 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of bar mounting to subframe (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread but within 25mm limit

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded and slight blow to both joints (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 71,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear drive differential offside oil seal has slight seepage

Fail 18 Jun 2015 71,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear drive differential offside oil seal has slight seepage

Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,028 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,527 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 49,330 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,330 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,645 miles

cannot access rear seats or belts

Fail 30 Aug 2011 38,645 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

cannot access rear seats or belts

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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GK58 OSO is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK58 OSO, 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 GK58 OSO registered?

GK58 OSO is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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