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FE09 OBW

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,582 mi
Last recorded140,582 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 140,582 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 140,582 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 128,073 miles

front and rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 8 Jan 2019 128,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset at time of test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 8 Jan 2018 97,201 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 97,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 95,339 miles

rear shockers, damping weak

Fail 9 Jan 2017 95,339 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket bolt missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear shockers, damping weak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 77,415 miles

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 23 Feb 2015 62,688 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,263 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,366 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,259 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 OBW is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

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

Is FE09 OBW safe to buy?

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