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Corrosion forming to rear inner sill areas
Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light NS mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
General corrosion to all suspension components inc all arms, shocks & springs
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, would recommend replacing OSR ASAP due to being heavily worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Corrosion forming to rear inner sill areas
Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light NS mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
General corrosion to all suspension components inc all arms, shocks & springs
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps polished (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 1x w21/5w replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, would recommend replacing OSR ASAP due to being heavily worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Corrosion forming on vehicle underside/suspension
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lense broken
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion forming on vehicle underside/suspension
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lense broken
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres (5.2.3 (l))
Corrosion to vehicle underside/suspension components
Nearside Mirror side repeater lense damaged
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Plastic covers fitted to both outer sills
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion to vehicle underside/suspension components
Nearside Mirror side repeater lense damaged
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Plastic covers fitted to both outer sills
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Engine oil level very low
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D-bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Can't see front pads through wheel.
Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (216/60R16 99V). (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D-bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Can't see front pads through wheel.
Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (216/60R16 99V). (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel filler neck corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted obscuring sight of some components
Fuel filler neck corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted obscuring sight of some components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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BK08 FXS is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 FXS, 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 FXS is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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