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FE09 OCB

2009 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

285,890 mi
Last recorded285,890 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 OCB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 285,890 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 285,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2017 263,015 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 225,412 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 225,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 182,972 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 182,972 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 150,719 miles

Engine Management warning light illuminated

Fail 2 Jun 2014 150,719 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine Management warning light illuminated

Pass 6 Jun 2013 117,033 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 116,670 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 84,186 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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 OCB is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB registered?

FE09 OCB is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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The MOT history for FE09 OCB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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