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SL58 XOD

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,448 mi
Last recorded154,448 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 154,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2020 154,444 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2019 147,293 miles

Vehicle underside and components corroding

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 135,540 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle underside and components corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2017 125,527 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 125,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective control arm broken (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 115,718 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 115,718 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 102,049 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 86,988 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP INOP

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DEPTH AT 3.5 MM

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DEPTH AT 4MM,INNER EDGE WORN

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 86,988 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP INOP

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DEPTH AT 3.5 MM

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DEPTH AT 4MM,INNER EDGE WORN

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 71,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 57,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 39,218 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 39,218 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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 XOD is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XOD, 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 XOD registered?

SL58 XOD is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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