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LM58 HFS

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,109 mi
Last recorded150,109 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 150,109 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 150,064 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 147,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original (1.1.11 (c))

Rear headlamp levelling device corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 140,501 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 135,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 135,791 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 124,650 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 124,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 114,309 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 114,297 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 99,799 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 87,196 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 87,196 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 73,356 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 59,391 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 59,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 49,930 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 49,930 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 40,703 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 33,262 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 24,125 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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LM58 HFS is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM58 HFS, 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 HFS registered?

LM58 HFS is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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