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WG58 YMM

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,090 mi
Last recorded77,090 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG58 YMM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 77,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 70,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES STARTING TO SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 66,051 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 61,392 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 54,080 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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WG58 YMM is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WG58 YMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG58 YMM registered?

WG58 YMM is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is WG58 YMM safe to buy?

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