MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,268 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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)
front discs starting to corrode
o/s/r shock slight misting of oil
various brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
brake pads starting to wear low
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)
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
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
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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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What year was BL08 XFT registered?
BL08 XFT is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 August 2008.
Is BL08 XFT safe to buy?
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