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LM58 HFJ

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,553 mi
Last recorded99,553 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 HFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 99,553 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 93,411 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 89,217 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 89,161 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 86,854 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 86,854 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 84,036 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,281 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2019 71,823 miles

clutch heavy

handbrake imbalance,o/s/r fluctuating

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 31 Oct 2019 71,823 miles

clutch heavy

handbrake imbalance,o/s/r fluctuating

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

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 2 Nov 2018 63,526 miles

Nearside Front uneven wear to tyre

unable to assess front brake pads!

under body covers obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2017 55,361 miles

engine cover obscuring some components

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Fail 3 Nov 2017 55,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine cover obscuring some components

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 21 Oct 2016 46,305 miles

Offside Front uneven wear to tyre

engine cover obscuring some components

unable to fully inspect brake pads

Pass 30 Oct 2015 35,806 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 30,984 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 26,974 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 23,493 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 21,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LM58 HFJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LM58 HFJ, 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 LM58 HFJ registered?

LM58 HFJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is LM58 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM58 HFJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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