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BK08 FXP

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,668 mi
Last recorded120,668 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FXP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 120,668 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe - whole system is heavily corroded especially at mounting and joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side - top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 118,880 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 117,327 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear and middle exhaust heat shields loose - not likely to fail off

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 115,595 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear hoses, rear slightly more advanced (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at last section before flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Front fog lamps not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 115,595 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear hoses, rear slightly more advanced (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at last section before flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Front fog lamps not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 114,539 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top strut bushes perished - both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 1/ Trailing arm bushes perished - both sides 2/ All lower arm bushes both sides perished or split but not allowing excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 110,745 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer badly corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 107,450 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 101,508 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 92,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded through

Fail 22 Apr 2016 92,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded through

Pass 28 Nov 2014 72,549 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORROSION

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 57,625 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 45,228 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,657 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FXP is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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