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WJ58 XTX

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,071 mi
Last recorded112,071 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 XTX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2025 112,071 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms, inner rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 108,942 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 108,942 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 103,568 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 103,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm, outer joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm, outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 96,882 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 94,036 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 94,036 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,713 miles

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

both rear exhaust joints corroded.

Fail 13 Mar 2020 92,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear exhaust joints corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 89,900 miles

Rear brake discs deteriorating

Rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,420 miles

Rear exhaust joints corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,869 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,774 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 73,974 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 73,974 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 69,066 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 64,290 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 64,290 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,351 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,745 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 42,745 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake disc's corroded

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 XTX is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XTX, 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 XTX registered?

WJ58 XTX is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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