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YX08 BOH

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,417 mi
Last recorded73,417 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 BOH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 73,417 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 70,032 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 69,296 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 57,582 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 49,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear under side inner sill to arches starting to corrode

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 42,982 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 42,015 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,044 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 37,918 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 32,962 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,735 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,248 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,575 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,280 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 17,368 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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YX08 BOH is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YX08 BOH, 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 YX08 BOH registered?

YX08 BOH is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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