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ST58 CZG

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,310 mi
Last recorded128,310 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST58 CZG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 128,310 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 118,569 miles

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2021 118,569 miles

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

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2020 116,757 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 116,757 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 114,394 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 110,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2018 110,686 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 101,378 miles

Centre and rear exhaust very badly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2017 101,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Showing cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorbers in poor condition not much damping effect

Centre and rear exhaust very badly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 93,008 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

all 4 tyres worn slightly uneven and perished

Fail 11 Nov 2016 93,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

all 4 tyres worn slightly uneven and perished

Pass 17 Dec 2015 85,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 85,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the inner sidewall.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 85,115 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 74,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,322 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,288 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 56,451 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on edge

rear discs corroded

slight lip on front discs

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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ST58 CZG is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ST58 CZG, 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 ST58 CZG registered?

ST58 CZG is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is ST58 CZG safe to buy?

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