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BK08 FXH

2008 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,201 mi
Last recorded157,201 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FXH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 157,201 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 148,668 miles

both front anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

o/s steering rack end socket/drumstick has slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2018 137,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 137,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Pattern incorrect. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 129,786 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside Front Rack end socket has slight play.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 120,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Engine management light on.

Offside Front Rack end socket has slight play.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 108,510 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge *** advise attention ***

Nearside Repeater ( in door mirror) some bulbs not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge *** advise attention ***

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 108,510 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge *** advise attention ***

Nearside Repeater ( in door mirror) some bulbs not working.

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge *** advise attention ***

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 94,762 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 94,762 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 83,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,359 miles

Front brake pads low.

N/s door mirror insecure.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 57,432 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 57,428 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 40,591 miles

N/s door mirror broken.

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 40,585 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/s door mirror broken.

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

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 FXH is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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