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BK08 FYD

2008 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

175,940 mi
Last recorded175,940 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FYD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 175,940 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Dec 2025 175,938 miles

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 ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 162,104 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 152,946 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 143,856 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 137,237 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF and NSF (215/60/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 130,782 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 3 Feb 2021 130,782 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 122,002 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 121,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 107,317 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 107,313 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 98,546 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills

underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 22 Mar 2018 98,546 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,637 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 88,637 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 83,314 miles

damage to n/s/r bumper

eml on

oil leaks

underside of vehicle in very muddy condition

Fail 30 Mar 2016 83,314 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,935 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 77,934 miles

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

Plastic sills fitted.

Underside of vehicle muddy.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 73,426 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 73,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,279 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

vehicle starting to become slightly rusty in places underneath

Fail 21 Mar 2013 68,279 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,195 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,107 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Mar 2011 43,626 miles

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.

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 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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What year was BK08 FYD registered?

BK08 FYD is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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