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BL08 XFT

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,268 mi
Last recorded106,268 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 XFT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 106,268 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 105,905 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 105,889 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 98,024 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 94,290 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 86,401 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,562 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 77,556 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 74,364 miles

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,183 miles

o/s/r shock slight misting of oil

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,095 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 64,095 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,593 miles

brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 22 Jul 2014 58,590 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 45,129 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 38,803 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 38,803 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BL08 XFT is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BL08 XFT, 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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BL08 XFT is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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