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DK09 SFN

2009 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,419 mi
Last recorded171,419 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 SFN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 171,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 171,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 159,602 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 159,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 144,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 132,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 132,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 121,223 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 110,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 99,520 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 92,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 82,713 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' minor stone chips (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed off on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed off on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 72,359 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' minor stone chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 63,708 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor stone chips (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' minor stone chips (8.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 54,734 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 46,517 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,465 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,248 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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DK09 SFN is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc 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 DK09 SFN, 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 DK09 SFN registered?

DK09 SFN is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is DK09 SFN safe to buy?

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