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HN58 BPO

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,982 mi
Last recorded75,982 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 BPO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 75,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))

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

Rear exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2025 75,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 67,645 miles

Exhaust flanges corroded & thin

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 60,175 miles

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

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

Nearside rear and offside rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded

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

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

Rear subframe and associated suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 52,468 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 45,871 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 39,965 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 34,730 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 31,071 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 27,617 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 23,835 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 20,771 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 17,289 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 14,019 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 11,060 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 8,116 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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

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HN58 BPO is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BPO, 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 BPO registered?

HN58 BPO is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 December 2008.

Is HN58 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN58 BPO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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