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BG57 WNC

2008 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,870 mi
Last recorded145,870 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 WNC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 145,870 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F & N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 140,172 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 135,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions sheet not printed due to printer failure

Pass 20 Mar 2018 127,948 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 118,229 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 105,146 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 90,080 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,521 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,862 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 31,843 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,843 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,346 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 25,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,334 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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BG57 WNC is a 2008 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG57 WNC, 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 BG57 WNC registered?

BG57 WNC is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is BG57 WNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 WNC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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