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DF09 UBY

2009 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,761 mi
Last recorded121,761 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 UBY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 121,761 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 117,062 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 117,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 112,931 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 106,859 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 106,859 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 100,448 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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DF09 UBY is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF09 UBY, 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 DF09 UBY registered?

DF09 UBY is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is DF09 UBY safe to buy?

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