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BK08 FYJ

2008 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,138 mi
Last recorded122,138 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 122,138 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 120,043 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 117,200 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 116,473 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 116,473 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 115,382 miles

underbody surface rust

Pass 9 Dec 2021 114,325 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2021 114,325 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2020 110,488 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 106,763 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 102,148 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

rear suspension has corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,396 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 92,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm cracking in tread area . badly worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 82,314 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 82,314 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 77,409 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,236 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 47,979 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,979 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 32,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,328 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 FYJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FYJ, 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 FYJ registered?

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

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