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DY09 EYD

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,357 mi
Last recorded141,357 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 EYD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 141,357 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 131,234 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 121,831 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 111,171 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 111,171 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 98,006 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,690 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,271 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 61,707 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 61,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 54,749 miles

no smoke achieved

Pass 11 May 2016 47,644 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 47,644 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 40,147 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 34,020 miles

no smoke readings achieved

Pass 15 May 2013 26,874 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 20,817 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 20,816 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog light not working on towbar socket.

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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DY09 EYD is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY09 EYD, 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 DY09 EYD registered?

DY09 EYD is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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