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HK58 YCB

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,742 mi
Last recorded102,742 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK58 YCB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 102,742 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak on gearbox hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear load valve sensor has play in linkage

Pass 18 Oct 2024 93,512 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

play in load sensor linkage joints

Pass 19 Oct 2023 82,264 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 70,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 64,891 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front anti roll bar mounts have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 63,002 miles

Front anti--roll bar has movement across mount bushes

Front tyres perishing and low on edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 63,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front anti--roll bar has movement across mount bushes

Front tyres perishing and low on edge

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,525 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 56,505 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,808 miles

Front power steering belt loose

Pass 23 May 2017 39,685 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 29,529 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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HK58 YCB is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HK58 YCB, 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 HK58 YCB registered?

HK58 YCB is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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