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BK08 FUH

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

218,765 mi
Last recorded218,765 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FUH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 218,765 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 209,217 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 198,730 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 187,776 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Perished & Worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 187,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Perished & Worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 176,690 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 165,969 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 165,969 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 156,698 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 156,688 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 144,137 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 131,719 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre has side wall damage

Pass 19 Jan 2017 117,062 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 102,662 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 88,322 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 88,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 75,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,450 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,806 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,793 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 FUH is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK08 FUH, 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 BK08 FUH registered?

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

Is BK08 FUH safe to buy?

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