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CO 1500

2009 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,825 mi
Last recorded38,825 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO 1500
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 38,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 38,805 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 38,792 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 38,749 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 38,676 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 38,544 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 38,427 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2020 38,427 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 38,356 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 38,356 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2018 38,330 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,253 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 38,250 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2016 38,002 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,563 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,882 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 35,808 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,634 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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CO 1500 is a 2009 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CO 1500, 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 CO 1500 registered?

CO 1500 is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is CO 1500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CO 1500 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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