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B14 YUB

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,877 mi
Last recorded48,877 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 YUB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 48,877 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 46,940 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 44,769 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 44,769 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 41,790 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 39,642 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 39,642 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 38,252 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 35,358 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 31,526 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 28,886 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 24,420 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 21,216 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 17,933 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 13,656 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer side wall

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer side wall

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer side wall

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer side wall

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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B14 YUB is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B14 YUB, 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 B14 YUB registered?

B14 YUB is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is B14 YUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 YUB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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