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CE57 OEK

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,598 mi
Last recorded127,598 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 OEK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 127,598 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2025 127,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint locking pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint locking pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 110,877 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 94,872 miles

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 80,152 miles

advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2021 63,561 miles

n/s front tyre worn inner and outer edge

o/s front tyre worn badly inner edge

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2020 49,697 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 49,695 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 37,303 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 26,129 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 23,346 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 21,824 miles

advise cracks in circumference of all four tyres (but no cord showing)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 20,262 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 19,585 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 18,240 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 16,245 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 13,762 miles

advise n/s wiper worn

Pass 6 Jan 2011 6,007 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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CE57 OEK is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CE57 OEK, 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 CE57 OEK registered?

CE57 OEK is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is CE57 OEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE57 OEK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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