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WJ58 XSC

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,684 mi
Last recorded88,684 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 XSC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 88,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 88,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 80,781 miles

CLUCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION MISSING

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower FRONT FOG LAMP INOPERTIVE.

Fail 25 Nov 2019 80,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

CLUCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION MISSING

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower FRONT FOG LAMP INOPERTIVE.

Fail 31 Oct 2019 80,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EGR FAULT . (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION MISSING.

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT IN THE TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower FOG LAMP NO BULBE FITTED & NOT WORKING.

PLASTIC SILL COVER`S & FLOOR UNDER TRAY`S FITTED UN ABLE TO INSPECT BEHIND.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 67,098 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 67,098 miles

Nearside Front Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 58,063 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 50,398 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 44,049 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 36,691 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 30,526 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 24,999 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 19,806 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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WJ58 XSC is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ58 XSC, 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 WJ58 XSC registered?

WJ58 XSC is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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