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EX09 LBZ

2009 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,129 mi
Last recorded54,129 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 LBZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 54,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm rear bush some seperation (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm rear bush showing some bonding seperation (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front tyre showing wear on inner edge becoming devoid of tread

all exhaust flanges showng advance corrsion

Fail 11 Feb 2016 54,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm rear bush some seperation (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm rear bush showing some bonding seperation (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front tyre showing wear on inner edge becoming devoid of tread

all exhaust flanges showng advance corrsion

Pass 10 Feb 2015 42,785 miles

rear exhaust flanges becoming corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2015 42,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust flanges becoming corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 31,977 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 23,596 miles

some damage to n/s front lower windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,716 miles

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

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

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

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 LBZ is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ registered?

EX09 LBZ is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is EX09 LBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 LBZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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