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ND58 AXU

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,521 mi
Last recorded143,521 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND58 AXU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 143,521 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 132,551 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 116,776 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2017 116,773 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 101,531 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2016 101,531 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 83,511 miles

covers fitted

tow ball not fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2015 83,191 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

covers fitted

front tyres edgewear and nails

tow ball not fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 47,667 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 33,674 miles

FRONT TYRES EDGEWEAR

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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ND58 AXU is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ND58 AXU, 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 ND58 AXU registered?

ND58 AXU is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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