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BJ08 TBY

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

197,936 mi
Last recorded197,936 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 TBY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 197,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 182,528 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 167,880 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 167,880 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 152,487 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 140,863 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal o/s n/s front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 128,317 miles

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 113,769 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 98,504 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,485 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 71,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 56,622 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 56,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 39,520 miles

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

cut in sidewall of n/s/front tyre but no cords exsposed ?

Pass 1 Nov 2011 23,635 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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BJ08 TBY is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BJ08 TBY, 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 BJ08 TBY registered?

BJ08 TBY is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 TBY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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