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P54 BHG

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,086 mi
Last recorded161,086 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 BHG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 161,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 153,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2012 152,915 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2011 143,872 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tread cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2009 133,087 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 120,453 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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P54 BHG is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P54 BHG, 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 P54 BHG registered?

P54 BHG is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is P54 BHG safe to buy?

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