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BJ08 TJU

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,545 mi
Last recorded84,545 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 TJU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 84,545 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 82,457 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 82,441 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 79,340 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 72,730 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,794 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 65,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 58,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,102 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in front anti roll bar droplinks

Pass 15 Oct 2014 43,206 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,262 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,896 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,309 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,198 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 TJU is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red 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 BJ08 TJU, 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 TJU registered?

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

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