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DK58 SFN

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,548 mi
Last recorded129,548 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 SFN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 129,548 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 117,369 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 111,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 101,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 101,214 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 94,964 miles

emissions too clean to record a result

Fail 8 Oct 2016 94,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions too clean to record a result

Pass 9 Oct 2015 87,236 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 79,466 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,665 miles

emissions too lean to test

Pass 18 Oct 2012 61,981 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 61,981 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 54,568 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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DK58 SFN is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DK58 SFN, 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 DK58 SFN registered?

DK58 SFN is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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