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YP58 OJN

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,470 mi
Last recorded121,470 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 OJN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 121,470 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Covered by heat shield (unable to see fully) (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint locking device (split pin) missing. can see that lock tight has been applied.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 121,470 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Exhaust Pipe Unable To Fully Inspect Gases Leak Due To Exhaust Pipe Covered In Heat Shields (6.1.2 (a))

Middle Exhaust Heat Shield Slightly Insecure

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working & Lens Damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underside Of Vehicle & Components Corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2019 113,404 miles

Offside Front Brakes Slightly Binding

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working & Lens Broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel, It Would Appear That The Braking System Needs Adjustment Or Repair

Underside Of Vehicle & Components Corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2018 99,166 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp Level Sensor Broken, Not Affecting Headlamp Aims

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Lever Has Travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2018 99,153 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside & Nearside Rear Lower Rear Suspension Arm Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp Level Sensor Broken, Not Affecting Headlamp Aims

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Lever Has Travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2017 83,041 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 83,040 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 64,840 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 64,838 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 44,147 miles

Nearside Front brakes binding slightly.

engine covers and undertrays.

general corrosion underneath.

Fail 11 Nov 2015 44,144 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer/pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brakes binding slightly.

engine covers and undertrays.

general corrosion underneath.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 33,739 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 27,925 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 22,619 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 16,767 miles

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

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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YP58 OJN is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP58 OJN, 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 YP58 OJN registered?

YP58 OJN is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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