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BV08 UXC

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,233 mi
Last recorded104,233 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 UXC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 104,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 98,490 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 94,228 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 88,551 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 83,748 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,005 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 74,302 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,582 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 69,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 64,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,789 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 58,787 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,453 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 44,884 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 39,450 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,581 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,834 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,825 miles

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

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

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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BV08 UXC is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BV08 UXC, 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

How do I check the history of BV08 UXC?

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What year was BV08 UXC registered?

BV08 UXC is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is BV08 UXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 UXC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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