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YN58 ZWU

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,512 mi
Last recorded164,512 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN58 ZWU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2025 164,512 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 159,001 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 158,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2022 146,010 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 139,523 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 139,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 127,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 125,011 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 126,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction -abs light on will not go out (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested emissions not done exhaust hanging off (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light and dpf light on indicating a fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases excessive exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure nsr exhaust silencer snapped and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure osf bumper insecure and presents sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure nsr bumper adrift and presents sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached osr exhaust box front pipe split (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2018 123,021 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 117,559 miles

rear exhaust joints corroded badly

Fail 19 Jan 2018 117,556 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

dpf light on

rear exhaust joints corroded badly

Pass 9 Jan 2017 111,194 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 103,434 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 96,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 88,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 82,625 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 73,685 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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YN58 ZWU is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YN58 ZWU, 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 YN58 ZWU registered?

YN58 ZWU is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 November 2008.

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