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BN08 EZL

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

208,602 mi
Last recorded208,602 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 EZL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2023 208,602 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also see arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 206,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 203,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 191,572 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 188,434 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 185,417 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 180,389 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2016 173,919 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 167,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 145,221 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 113,114 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,680 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,102 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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BN08 EZL is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BN08 EZL, 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 EZL registered?

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

Is BN08 EZL safe to buy?

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