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LM58 HFT

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,687 mi
Last recorded117,687 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 117,687 miles

n/s front inner rack end slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2024 108,282 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 108,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 106,952 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 87,388 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 77,538 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,152 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 69,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 60,887 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 58,747 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 55,069 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished and bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slight perished

Fail 16 May 2017 55,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed has cut exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished and bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slight perished

Pass 9 May 2016 51,121 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 47,104 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 42,064 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 37,481 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 37,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 33,377 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 31,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HFT 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 HFT, 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 HFT registered?

LM58 HFT is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is LM58 HFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM58 HFT 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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