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BK08 FWS

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,605 mi
Last recorded178,605 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 178,605 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 178,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 176,164 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 22 Nov 2023 171,767 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 170,115 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 169,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 169,522 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 161,967 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 146,670 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 132,270 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 117,626 miles

advise both inner edge of front tyres worn

Pass 21 Jul 2015 103,886 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 103,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 87,628 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,942 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 69,942 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 51,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,222 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 FWS is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FWS, 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 FWS registered?

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

Is BK08 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 FWS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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