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WV58 FZT

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,623 mi
Last recorded154,623 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 FZT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 154,623 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre wearing close to limit.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 137,723 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

front tyres worn on inside edges

inner rear bushes in front suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Sep 2015 120,258 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 100,047 miles

all tyres are worn

Fail 19 Sep 2014 100,042 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres are worn

Pass 13 Sep 2013 83,201 miles

clutch pedal rubber in poor condition

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2013 83,197 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber in poor condition

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,917 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,137 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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WV58 FZT is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WV58 FZT, 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 WV58 FZT registered?

WV58 FZT is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is WV58 FZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV58 FZT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV58 FZT have outstanding finance?

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