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RA58 GSZ

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,061 mi
Last recorded121,061 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA58 GSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 121,061 miles

Front oil leak on engine

Rear rusting on rear off car

Fail 13 Aug 2024 121,061 miles

Front oil leak on engine

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rusting on rear off car

Pass 11 Aug 2023 105,384 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 105,292 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 95,342 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 93,451 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 92,247 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 89,183 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 85,608 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 85,608 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 81,093 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 76,759 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 70,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 65,234 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 60,858 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 51,842 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2011 39,305 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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RA58 GSZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RA58 GSZ, 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 RA58 GSZ registered?

RA58 GSZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is RA58 GSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA58 GSZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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