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SK58 UMX

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,492 mi
Last recorded95,492 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 UMX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 95,492 miles

Front exhaust flexi mount corroded

Front steering column uj slight play

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear diff mount rubber perished

Offside Rear exhaust corroded

Rear subframe mounts worn and corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 95,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front exhaust flexi mount corroded

Front steering column uj slight play

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear diff mount rubber perished

Offside Rear exhaust corroded

Rear subframe mounts worn and corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,564 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 82,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 77,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 77,163 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2016 71,040 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 71,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,360 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,820 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,058 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,079 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,806 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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SK58 UMX is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SK58 UMX, 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 SK58 UMX registered?

SK58 UMX is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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