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GK54 BBS

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,778 mi
Last recorded120,778 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 BBS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2026 120,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 112,176 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 112,176 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 105,330 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 98,987 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,998 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 89,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 79,055 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 78,912 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 77,906 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 76,679 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 73,408 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 69,900 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,572 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 55,059 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 45,444 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 33,949 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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GK54 BBS is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GK54 BBS, 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 GK54 BBS registered?

GK54 BBS is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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