MOT Status
ValidMileage
175,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF and NSF (215/60/16) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog light not working
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front fog light not working
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear tyres worn on inner edges
road test carried out for brakes
trims fitted to outersills
underside of vehicle muddy
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
215/60/16 v
rear tyres worn on inner edges
road test carried out for brakes
trims fitted to outersills
underside of vehicle muddy
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
damage to n/s/r bumper
eml on
oil leaks
underside of vehicle in very muddy condition
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
damage to n/s/r bumper
eml on
oil leaks
underside of vehicle in very muddy condition
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Plastic sills fitted.
Underside of vehicle muddy.
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
offside rear tyre worn on edges
vehicle starting to become slightly rusty in places underneath
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside rear tyre worn on edges
vehicle starting to become slightly rusty in places underneath
front brake discs worn
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front brake discs worn
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK08 FYD is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 FYD, 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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How do I check the history of BK08 FYD?
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What year was BK08 FYD registered?
BK08 FYD is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2008.
Is BK08 FYD safe to buy?
The MOT history for BK08 FYD shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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