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AU58 HHV

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,025 mi
Last recorded182,025 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 HHV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 182,025 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 174,614 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 164,164 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 151,442 miles

Headlight Aim Pattern Faint

Traction light on dash

Tyre light on dash

Fail 1 Jun 2022 151,442 miles

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

Headlight Aim Pattern Faint

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

Traction light on dash

Tyre light on dash

Pass 3 Sep 2021 142,729 miles

Nearside Front headlight beam image poor

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

tyre pressure light on

Fail 3 Sep 2021 142,729 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight beam image poor

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 19 Nov 2019 128,523 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 128,523 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 117,815 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 111,776 miles

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON

Fail 14 Mar 2018 111,646 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 102,875 miles

Front both headlights fitted with beam deflectors at time of test.

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

tpms light indicates a fault

Fail 13 Mar 2017 102,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

tpms light indicates a fault

Pass 29 Mar 2016 87,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicating a fault

Pass 3 Apr 2015 77,713 miles

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

tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault

Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,405 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine oil level sligth low

unable to check offside rear & centre rear seat belt due to item on seat

Fail 30 Apr 2014 67,405 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine oil level sligth low

unable to check offside rear & centre rear seat belt due to item on seat

Pass 27 May 2013 50,802 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 38,044 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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AU58 HHV is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU58 HHV, 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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AU58 HHV is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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