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AU09 ORA

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,750 mi
Last recorded182,750 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 ORA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 182,750 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs

front number plate deteriorated

o/s/f wishbone rear bush peeling

surface corrosion around underbody areas and inner arches covers fitted outer sills

Fail 19 Feb 2020 182,750 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs

front number plate deteriorated

o/s/f wishbone rear bush peeling

surface corrosion around underbody areas and inner arches covers fitted outer sills

Pass 12 Feb 2019 176,623 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

spare wheel fitted n/s/r same size tyre

surface corrosion all around underbody areas plastic covers fitted to outer sills underbody and inner arches

Fail 12 Feb 2019 176,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

spare wheel fitted n/s/r same size tyre

surface corrosion all around underbody areas plastic covers fitted to outer sills underbody and inner arches

Pass 27 Feb 2018 173,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

rear brake pads wearing low wear and corrosion to rear brake discs

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 1 Feb 2018 173,435 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

engine managment light on

rear brake pads wearing low wear and corrosion to rear brake discs

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 2 Feb 2017 155,255 miles

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

slight play in n/s/r suspension bushes

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 16 Feb 2016 148,529 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 136,892 miles

both front tyres approx 3mm

front plate fading

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Feb 2014 131,260 miles

All brake discs are slightly corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2014 131,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 108,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 84,971 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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AU09 ORA is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AU09 ORA, 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 AU09 ORA registered?

AU09 ORA is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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