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DK57 XNO

2008 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,103 mi
Last recorded99,103 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 XNO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 99,103 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 92,824 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 85,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust mountain very rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2022 76,786 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 66,149 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 56,386 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 55,434 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 55,430 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section excessivly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear section due to corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 10 Jan 2018 52,076 miles

Front discs corroded on inner faces

N/S/F tyre cracking

O/S/F fog lamp inop

Rear seat not fully inspected due to seats down

Fail 9 Jan 2018 52,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front discs corroded on inner faces

N/S/F tyre cracking

O/S/F fog lamp inop

Rear seat not fully inspected due to seats down

Pass 16 Jan 2017 50,196 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,458 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 45,691 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,547 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 40,228 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 32,996 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,196 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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DK57 XNO is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Green 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 DK57 XNO, 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 DK57 XNO registered?

DK57 XNO is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is DK57 XNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK57 XNO 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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