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LJ58 FKL

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,183 mi
Last recorded128,183 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 FKL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 128,183 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 114,552 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & lower all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 105,414 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 105,414 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 96,389 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 96,387 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 85,205 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 85,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,225 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes bonding starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers+undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 11 Apr 2019 60,131 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 59,275 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 59,275 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,282 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 53,396 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 48,733 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 44,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/sied rear lamp on bumper petruding

Pass 17 Oct 2011 32,547 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 32,540 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake discs pited on inner faces

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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LJ58 FKL is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LJ58 FKL, 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 LJ58 FKL registered?

LJ58 FKL is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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