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DX58 AKF

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,318 mi
Last recorded119,318 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX58 AKF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 119,318 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 50% cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 118,644 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 118,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both blurring image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 117,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 116,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 113,776 miles

engine covers under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2022 113,768 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

engine covers under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2021 111,908 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front door damaged a

Nearside Front washer aim low

Offside Front wiper smearing

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 108,907 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 108,907 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 106,724 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2019 106,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2018 104,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2017 100,651 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,154 miles

Spare wheel fitted to offside front, same size tyre as rest though.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 97,154 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel fitted to offside front, same size tyre as rest though.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 84,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,946 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 59,006 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,465 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 46,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,377 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 32,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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DX58 AKF is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DX58 AKF, 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 DX58 AKF registered?

DX58 AKF is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is DX58 AKF safe to buy?

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