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BV08 UYO

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,976 mi
Last recorded135,976 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 UYO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 135,976 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differenial (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all around subframe, coil spring, attachments and brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 135,976 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differenial (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all around subframe, coil spring, attachments and brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 122,890 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 122,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 111,197 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 111,197 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 102,007 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 102,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 91,010 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 81,955 miles

both rear tyres worn cracking and slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Oct 2017 71,253 miles

exhaust has heavy corrosion on joint to rear silencer

lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 21 Sep 2016 63,707 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 63,618 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 54,855 miles

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 43,421 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 38,349 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,398 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,288 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 UYO is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV08 UYO, 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 UYO registered?

BV08 UYO is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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