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SL58 FLB

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,900 mi
Last recorded121,900 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 FLB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 121,900 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 121,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 117,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering rack slight fluid leak

Fail 30 Jun 2025 117,074 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high rear level sensor bracket snapped (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light rear lens broken white light emitting (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

steering rack slight fluid leak

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2024 113,881 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 112,007 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 111,966 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 105,586 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 103,655 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 94,548 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 78,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,586 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 70,586 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 59,004 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 59,004 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 38,050 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 19,409 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 17,217 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 16,114 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 13,295 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 10,254 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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SL58 FLB is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SL58 FLB, 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 SL58 FLB registered?

SL58 FLB is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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