MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust back box poor
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust bracket broken on front pipe
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
exhaust bracket broken on front pipe
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
rear brake discs corroding.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BK08 FUB is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BK08 FUB, 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 BK08 FUB registered?
BK08 FUB is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2008.
Is BK08 FUB safe to buy?
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