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BK08 FVN

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

187,611 mi
Last recorded187,611 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 187,611 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 179,068 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rubber bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 170,065 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 160,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 160,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 150,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 139,722 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 139,722 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 130,452 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 119,127 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 108,030 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 97,878 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 97,874 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,068 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 86,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 73,388 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,172 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,505 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 49,505 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,604 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,390 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 FVN is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK08 FVN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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