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HN58 BPE

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,501 mi
Last recorded144,501 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 BPE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 144,501 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 135,956 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 129,529 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 124,211 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 124,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 119,579 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 119,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 114,990 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 114,840 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 113,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 113,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottem ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 103,809 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 103,819 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bar moves side to side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 94,494 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 83,694 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,633 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 61,249 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 47,026 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 39,634 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 26,499 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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HN58 BPE is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HN58 BPE, 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 HN58 BPE registered?

HN58 BPE is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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