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BK08 FXF

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,319 mi
Last recorded79,319 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 79,319 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 79,310 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 78,796 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inner rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt missing attachment missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2024 76,977 miles
Fail 27 May 2024 76,977 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested nearside headlamp inoperitive (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 74,555 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 72,545 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 70,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 68,660 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 65,393 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,187 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,366 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,080 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 41,357 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,007 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,556 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 FXF is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FXF, 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 FXF registered?

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

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