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BK08 FWB

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,558 mi
Last recorded68,558 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2016 68,558 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 62,489 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,685 miles

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)

offside front tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 16 Nov 2012 29,824 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 18,609 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 16,044 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner surfaces

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 FWB is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FWB, 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 FWB registered?

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

Is BK08 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 FWB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK08 FWB have outstanding finance?

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