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RV58 TBZ

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,879 mi
Last recorded81,879 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 TBZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 81,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 8 Nov 2024 78,648 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 78,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 76,025 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear lower suspension bushes on lower arms have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 75,022 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear lower suspension bushes on lower arms have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 71,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf lower wish bone (rear) bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low and starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 71,662 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Front height adjuster arm broken (4.1.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf lower wish bone (rear) bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low and starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 67,766 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 67,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,130 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre low on outer edge and marks on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 64,130 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both front drop links have play in them causing a knock nsf drop link boot cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre low on outer edge and marks on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 61,472 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 57,450 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 52,048 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,334 miles

Exhaust emissions tested but to clean to register

Signs of runflat damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2015 41,685 miles

Exhaust emissions tested but to clean to be register

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 36,630 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2013 31,328 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 25,646 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 19,693 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 19,693 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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RV58 TBZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RV58 TBZ, 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 RV58 TBZ registered?

RV58 TBZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is RV58 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 TBZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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