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BK08 FYA

2008 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,397 mi
Last recorded169,397 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 169,397 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 169,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspenson turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces,both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 162,151 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 154,870 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 147,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in and out of rear joint block (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 140,642 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 135,421 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 124,563 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 116,578 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 116,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,024 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 101,512 miles

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

advise both front brake discs inner surfaces slightly worn

Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,120 miles

advise front brake discs inner surfaces slightly worn

Fail 13 Mar 2015 91,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise front brake discs inner surfaces slightly worn

Pass 20 Mar 2014 83,417 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 83,417 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 72,317 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,391 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,365 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 FYA 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 78.9%.

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

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