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BJ08 TKO

2008 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,160 mi
Last recorded66,160 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 TKO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 66,160 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 60,368 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 55,092 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 51,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORSION BAR BUSH CRACKING SLIGHTLY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 49,032 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,362 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 46,362 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 42,642 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n,s,f /n,s,r/o,s,f 215,60,16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 40,547 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 37,939 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 34,763 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,144 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 27,917 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,218 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,284 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,371 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 TKO is a 2008 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 TKO registered?

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

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