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BK08 FUD

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,843 mi
Last recorded128,843 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FUD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 128,843 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 128,834 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 125,281 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 125,258 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 120,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 116,177 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 111,469 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 111,409 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 102,319 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 102,319 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 96,615 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,957 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,450 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 73,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 73,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 51,986 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,734 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 19,596 miles

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

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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BK08 FUD is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FUD, 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 FUD registered?

BK08 FUD is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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