2008 Subaru Forester 2.5L Petrol · GK54 BBS
2008 Subaru Forester (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 112,176 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GK54 BBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 112,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK54 BBS MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Subaru Forester (GK54 BBS) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
GK54 BBS Mileage History
- 21/09/202289,998 mi
- 21/09/202398,987 mi+8,989 mi
- 20/09/2024105,330 mi+6,343 mi
- 18/09/2025112,176 mi+6,846 mi
- 18/09/2025112,176 mi
Average of roughly 7,410 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Forester Mk2 (SG)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
- Head Gasket Failure (2.5L Engines)Serious
The 2.5L EJ25 engine in the SG XT is prone to external coolant and oil leaks from the head gaskets, eventually leading to overheating. UK MOT data records engine oil/coolant leaks and exhaust leaks as a recurring failure area on this generation.
- Self-Levelling Suspension (SLS) FailureModerate
The original rear struts leak and sag over time, leaving the rear of the SG sitting low, especially when towing or loaded. Suspension is a leading MOT failure area on this generation, and genuine OEM SLS parts are expensive in the UK.
- Rear Subframe and Mounting Point CorrosionModerate
UK road salt attacks the rear subframe and its suspension mounting points, often before the body panels look especially rusty. Corrosion around prescribed areas is a recorded MOT failure on this generation and can become structural if ignored.
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