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BK08 FVG

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,065 mi
Last recorded124,065 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 124,065 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 120,965 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 118,861 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal at flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 118,861 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal at flexis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 114,530 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 110,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 104,643 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 104,643 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 98,590 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 83,395 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 83,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,984 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,943 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 FVG is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red 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 FVG, 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 FVG registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK08 FVG 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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