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PX58 ZKK

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,789 mi
Last recorded133,789 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 ZKK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2018 133,789 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 118,145 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 118,145 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 94,970 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 94,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 67,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,323 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 39,323 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 36,106 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 29 Oct 2012 30,720 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 3 Nov 2011 24,969 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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PX58 ZKK is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PX58 ZKK, 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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PX58 ZKK is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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