MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
corrosion to front and rear brake discs
slight play in n/s/r suspension bushes
surface corrosion around underbody areas
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres approx 3mm
front plate fading
rear brake pads wearing low
All brake discs are slightly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
All brake discs are slightly corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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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.
Is AU09 ORA safe to buy?
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