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FE09 OBK

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,036 mi
Last recorded150,036 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 OBK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 150,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 147,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65 16 102H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65 16 102H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 147,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65 16 102H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65 16 102H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 139,298 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 139,292 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jul 2020 130,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 130,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 122,449 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 112,435 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 111,857 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 104,251 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 104,251 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 90,570 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,301 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,419 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 66,419 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,754 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 41,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,205 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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FE09 OBK is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FE09 OBK, 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 FE09 OBK registered?

FE09 OBK is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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