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SY58 RXL

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,354 mi
Last recorded172,354 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 RXL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 172,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 171,005 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 168,860 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 163,316 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 158,935 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 149,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 148,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 145,036 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 145,036 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 135,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 135,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 123,047 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 123,043 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 109,788 miles

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 28 Oct 2014 101,241 miles

BRASS FILINGS IN ENGINE OIL FOUND ON DIPSTICK ON CHECKING LEVEL

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

FRONT EXHAUST HEAD SHIELD RATTLING

NOISE FROM ENGINE PULLEY

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 92,287 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 82,375 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 58,032 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 58,032 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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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SY58 RXL is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SY58 RXL, 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 SY58 RXL registered?

SY58 RXL is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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