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YT58 NVF

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,696 mi
Last recorded100,696 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 NVF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 100,696 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, passenger rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 100,595 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Front and rear sensors. (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, passenger rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 89,626 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 81,567 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 74,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 69,766 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 69,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 58,925 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front brakes binding but decelerometer brake test carried out

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all tyres slightly perished

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 57,568 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 30 Jan 2020 57,568 miles

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

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

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Jan 2019 54,104 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 54,104 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 51,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2017 50,067 miles

Engine light on

Pass 10 Feb 2016 48,720 miles

engine management light on

Pass 12 Feb 2015 46,660 miles

eml light on

Fail 6 Feb 2015 46,654 miles

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

Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light on

Pass 5 Feb 2014 42,894 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,496 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,344 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 29,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YT58 NVF is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YT58 NVF, 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 YT58 NVF registered?

YT58 NVF is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is YT58 NVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT58 NVF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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