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BK08 FVC

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,137 mi
Last recorded105,137 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FVC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 105,137 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2024 95,461 miles

Rear certain components undersealed unable to carry out a full inspection

Fail 11 Nov 2024 95,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear certain components undersealed unable to carry out a full inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2023 89,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,605 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion to suspension arms, subframes and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 87,390 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust centre section insecure at clamp behind catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear most of wheel arch holed within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear most of wheel arch holed within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section exhaust hangar missing (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion to suspension arms, subframes and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 74,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

mid sections of exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 72,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 69,730 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 66,327 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 66,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2018 62,094 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 58,739 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 58,735 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 47,120 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,137 miles

Nearside Front perished in treads

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 31,134 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front perished in treads

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,916 miles

right front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2014 30,470 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,810 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,846 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,670 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 FVC is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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