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BD08 BKN

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,707 mi
Last recorded63,707 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 BKN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 63,707 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 60,584 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 15 May 2015 57,836 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2014 53,688 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 44,274 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2013 44,274 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 35,139 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 May 2011 27,317 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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BD08 BKN is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BD08 BKN, 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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BD08 BKN is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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