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BN08 EZJ

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,931 mi
Last recorded92,931 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 EZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 92,931 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 88,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped & corroded inner face slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2025 88,339 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative seized & snapped bracket (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped & corroded inner face slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2024 87,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded & lipped inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

all exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2024 87,510 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded & lipped inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

all exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 82,469 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/ broken (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 80,325 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2022 80,325 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped on lower arm (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 72,567 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 72,567 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 64,009 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,210 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake efficiency on lower limit

Pass 23 Jun 2017 55,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 52,025 miles

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

front and rear pads starting to wear low

Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,396 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 47,650 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 43,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 43,467 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,941 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres soon, tread worn low.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,889 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,012 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 23,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BN08 EZJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BN08 EZJ, 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 BN08 EZJ registered?

BN08 EZJ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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