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BD08 UVY

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

46,049 mi
Last recorded46,049 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 46,049 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 44,531 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 44,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 43,702 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 43,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 42,346 miles

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 29 Apr 2019 40,489 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 38,525 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 36,153 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 31,803 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,246 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,760 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,948 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,552 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,026 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 UVY is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UVY, 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 UVY registered?

BD08 UVY is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is BD08 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 UVY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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