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BK08 FXX

2008 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,298 mi
Last recorded102,298 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FXX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 102,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 102,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 93,816 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 93,816 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 78,870 miles

plastic sill covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2023 71,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf, nsf, nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 68,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust shield loss

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 64,238 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,321 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,819 miles

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,816 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 43,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2017 37,294 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2016 30,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,062 miles

osf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 12,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2013 5,323 miles

small chips front screen

Pass 7 Mar 2012 4,645 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 3,416 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 FXX is a 2008 Subaru Forester in White 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 FXX, 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 FXX registered?

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

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