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CE09 ODY

2009 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,875 mi
Last recorded128,875 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 ODY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 128,875 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 13 Sep 2022 127,194 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 126,831 miles

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

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 114,522 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 114,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 98,285 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 93,823 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers on outer sills

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 19 Feb 2019 93,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers on outer sills

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 9 Feb 2018 88,563 miles

covers on outer sills

slight damage to n/s rear tyre sidewall

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 9 Feb 2017 83,781 miles

slight lip front and rear brake discs

o/s front tyre getting very low on inner edge

covers on outer sills

slight play and knock in both front drop links

slight wear and play in n/s o/s front anti roll bar D bushes

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2017 83,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid level getting low

covers on outer sills

o/s front tyre getting very low on inner edge

slight lip front and rear brake discs

slight play and knock in both front drop links

slight wear and play in n/s o/s front anti roll bar D bushes

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 78,568 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 78,568 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 72,546 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,555 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 56,100 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,351 miles

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

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

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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CE09 ODY is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CE09 ODY, 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 CE09 ODY registered?

CE09 ODY is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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