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BL08 XHW

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,106 mi
Last recorded117,106 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 XHW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 117,106 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 116,143 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 115,383 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 107,216 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 93,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,318 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 77,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 76,932 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,260 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

general corrosion on underside and outer sills

Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,422 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 61,138 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 61,136 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 61,009 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,609 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,772 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,217 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,120 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,531 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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BL08 XHW is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL08 XHW registered?

BL08 XHW is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is BL08 XHW safe to buy?

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