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BK08 FXS

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,987 mi
Last recorded164,987 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 164,987 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 164,987 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 157,566 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 157,566 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 147,507 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 147,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 137,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 127,589 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 127,589 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level very low

Pass 1 Nov 2021 120,679 miles

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))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 120,679 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 108,669 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 108,669 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 91,607 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 84,041 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2017 74,989 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 74,989 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2016 68,096 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 60,624 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 49,342 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,908 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,192 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 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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What year was BK08 FXS registered?

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

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