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BL08 XKO

2008 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,997 mi
Last recorded155,997 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 XKO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 155,997 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 155,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 132,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 114,804 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 114,801 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 98,091 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 98,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,940 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 78,937 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,206 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,630 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,979 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,581 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 XKO is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XKO, 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 XKO registered?

BL08 XKO is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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