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EO09 FHX

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,160 mi
Last recorded120,160 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 FHX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 120,160 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 115,597 miles

both rear exhaust flanges corroded system not blowing

Fail 5 Mar 2025 115,587 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear exhaust flanges corroded system not blowing

Pass 5 Mar 2024 112,738 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 108,689 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 101,841 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 94,773 miles

Nearside Rear pads 3/4 worn

Fail 12 Mar 2021 94,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear pads 3/4 worn

Pass 20 Mar 2020 92,448 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,505 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 80,089 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,372 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,307 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 47,282 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,247 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 31,504 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,474 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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EO09 FHX is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EO09 FHX, 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 EO09 FHX registered?

EO09 FHX is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 March 2009.

Is EO09 FHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO09 FHX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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