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BV08 UXM

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,837 mi
Last recorded177,837 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 177,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 169,987 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 160,049 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY SUB FRAME SLIGHLTY CORRODED

Fail 12 Sep 2023 160,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY SUB FRAME SLIGHLTY CORRODED

Pass 20 Sep 2022 150,917 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 142,637 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 135,937 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2020 135,937 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2019 125,266 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 117,268 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 117,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 109,328 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 100,878 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 100,878 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 87,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2015 87,292 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2014 73,949 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to split.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 59,518 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 50,021 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,374 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,300 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 37,300 miles

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

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

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

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 UXM is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV08 UXM, 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 BV08 UXM registered?

BV08 UXM is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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