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BJ08 TKF

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,023 mi
Last recorded129,023 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 TKF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 129,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 124,826 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 124,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 121,349 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 121,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 118,720 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 115,974 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear underside slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 113,842 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D rubbers x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 109,182 miles

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

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

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2018 102,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has slight cracking in tread grooves

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 98,198 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 98,195 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 95,088 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 91,366 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 91,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 84,140 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,407 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 77,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,564 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,388 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,339 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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BJ08 TKF is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BJ08 TKF, 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 BJ08 TKF registered?

BJ08 TKF is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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