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VO58 YMC

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

160,531 mi
Last recorded160,531 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 YMC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 160,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 147,693 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 132,009 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 111,253 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight deterioration

exhaust flanges deteriorating

Fail 22 Aug 2017 109,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre badly wearing inner edge close to showing cords

Offside Front tyre badly wearing inner edge close to showing cords

Rear exhaust flanges deteriorated

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

engine management light on

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,712 miles

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

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

rear fog light possible fault (new tow bar socket required)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 80,032 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,901 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 52,056 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,654 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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VO58 YMC is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VO58 YMC, 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 VO58 YMC registered?

VO58 YMC is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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