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AP09 EDU

2009 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

139,522 mi
Last recorded139,522 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 EDU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 139,522 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 133,197 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 126,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 123,617 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 120,609 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 120,609 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 111,726 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 105,540 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 31 Jan 2019 97,228 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 90,700 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 84,138 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 74,202 miles

clean windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2015 66,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,867 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,333 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded

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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AP09 EDU is a 2009 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 77,113 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 AP09 EDU, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP09 EDU registered?

AP09 EDU is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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