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HF58 HDV

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,540 mi
Last recorded116,540 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF58 HDV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 116,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 113,093 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 107,615 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 102,154 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 94,796 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,884 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust rear flanges corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside front tyre has slight wear on both edges

offside nearside front suspension arm rear bushes slight cracks

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 87,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust rear flanges corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside front tyre has slight wear on both edges

offside nearside front suspension arm rear bushes slight cracks

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 80,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside nearside front antiroll bar links worn

slight wear on front antiroll bar bushes

Fail 6 Jul 2015 80,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside nearside front antiroll bar links worn

slight wear on front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,777 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,946 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,801 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn on outer stepped edge

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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HF58 HDV is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HF58 HDV, 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 HF58 HDV registered?

HF58 HDV is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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