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EX09 LBP

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,452 mi
Last recorded74,452 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 LBP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 74,452 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 71,872 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 68,895 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 65,054 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 60,676 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 55,769 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 55,769 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 45,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 27 Mar 2018 34,363 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires wheels removing to checking (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 34,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires wheels removing to checking (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 25,156 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,496 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 17,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 11,457 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 6,058 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 4,123 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 4,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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EX09 LBP is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EX09 LBP, 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 EX09 LBP registered?

EX09 LBP is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is EX09 LBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 LBP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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