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RY58 EFK

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,149 mi
Last recorded108,149 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY58 EFK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 108,149 miles

all tyres slightly perished-exhaust flanges corroded-

Pass 24 Jun 2024 105,822 miles

all tyres perished-rear x2 exhaust flanges corroded-

Pass 3 Nov 2022 105,281 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 98,161 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes. both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 89,603 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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RY58 EFK is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RY58 EFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY58 EFK registered?

RY58 EFK is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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