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AU09 XLZ

2009 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,735 mi
Last recorded61,735 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 XLZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 61,735 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 61,735 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 58,591 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 57,023 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 57,023 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 55,156 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 51,892 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 49,298 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 45,665 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 40,974 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 39,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush cracking

Offside Rear Lower arm rear bush cracking

Pass 24 May 2018 37,970 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 35,640 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,343 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 27,066 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 27,063 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2014 23,005 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 18,174 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 14,337 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 XLZ is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AU09 XLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU09 XLZ registered?

AU09 XLZ is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is AU09 XLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 XLZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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