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YT58 XML

2008 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,873 mi
Last recorded136,873 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 XML
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 136,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 118,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s headlamp is a left hand drive type and has been tapped for retest.

Fail 7 Nov 2018 118,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,406 miles

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

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 100,165 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement NS/OS rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 80,847 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror glass broken (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 80,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror glass broken (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 62,912 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 53,504 miles

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

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

advise exhaust starting to corrode on back box joints

Pass 11 Oct 2013 41,305 miles

advise back box exhaust joints starting to corrode

advise both rear bottom arm bushes slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2012 33,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,708 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 XML is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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