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YT58 WSX

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,947 mi
Last recorded114,947 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 WSX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 114,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 107,955 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 102,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 97,765 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust pipe flange before rear box is excessively corroded.

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Both sills have superficial corrosion.

Fail 21 Apr 2023 97,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor loose from suspension linkage. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor seized and linkage to suspension is broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arms inner rear bushes are getting deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust pipe flange before rear box is excessively corroded.

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Both sills have superficial corrosion.

Pass 19 Apr 2022 95,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension level sensor arm not connected.

Pass 20 Apr 2021 91,610 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 85,799 miles

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

Unable to Check Rear Seats And Belts

Fail 30 Mar 2020 85,797 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Unable to Check Rear Seats And Belts

Pass 23 Apr 2019 79,757 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 71,263 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,860 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 55,112 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts and perrished (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre perrished

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 48,176 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 48,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,206 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 32,472 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 25,303 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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YT58 WSX is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT58 WSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT58 WSX registered?

YT58 WSX is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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