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BK08 FUY

2008 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,756 mi
Last recorded165,756 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FUY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 165,756 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 160,776 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 155,332 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt missing

Fail 9 Apr 2018 155,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 149,412 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 149,412 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 141,684 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine light on dash

Pass 27 Feb 2015 132,164 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 123,069 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 123,035 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 123,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 99,541 miles

Alloy wheels fitted to the Offside Front & Rear

Steel Wheels fitted to the N/S fromt & rear

Pass 21 Mar 2011 68,576 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 FUY is a 2008 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FUY, 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 FUY registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK08 FUY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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