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BK08 FWU

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,011 mi
Last recorded74,011 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FWU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 74,011 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 67,247 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,166 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 52,057 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight side wall damage

items removed from drivers view before test

Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,855 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2014 39,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,718 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 33,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,205 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 22,282 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 FWU is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FWU, 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

How do I check the history of BK08 FWU?

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What year was BK08 FWU registered?

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

Is BK08 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 FWU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK08 FWU have outstanding finance?

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