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BD08 UVW

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,627 mi
Last recorded110,627 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 UVW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 110,627 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 110,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 99,262 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush cracked and delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush cracked and delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 99,262 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust split leaking at Y in rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush cracked and delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush cracked and delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 87,413 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 78,428 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,581 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 72,126 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,528 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 54,290 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,802 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 49,120 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 49,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,495 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,311 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 39,205 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 35,187 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,096 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 23,251 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 May 2011 23,251 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 UVW is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD08 UVW, 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 BD08 UVW registered?

BD08 UVW is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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