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DU09 FHC

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,505 mi
Last recorded158,505 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 FHC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 158,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping / full length of underside of car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 158,484 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated also nailed (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping / full length of underside of car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 148,076 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 148,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 133,431 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 118,480 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 118,462 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 96,094 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush All anti roll bar bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays Fitted - cannot fully inspect

Pass 15 Oct 2015 71,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 45,989 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,873 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,992 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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DU09 FHC is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DU09 FHC, 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 DU09 FHC registered?

DU09 FHC is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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