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BK08 FUE

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,454 mi
Last recorded97,454 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FUE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 97,454 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 97,454 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 91,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2024 91,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2023 84,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 84,072 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 75,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 68,879 miles

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

Off Side Indicator Repeater Lens Damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2020 63,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system & hangers corroded but still secure

Pass 19 Jun 2019 57,899 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 51,494 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 51,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,762 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,970 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 44,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 40,329 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 33,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,161 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,572 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,177 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

rear tyre valves cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2011 15,650 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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BK08 FUE is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FUE, 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 FUE registered?

BK08 FUE is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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