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FE09 OCD

2009 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,400 mi
Last recorded103,400 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 103,400 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 98,695 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 98,695 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 86,312 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective worn ()

Fail 11 Jan 2022 86,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective worn heavily and flat ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 79,732 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms have surface corrosion around front bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective flat and worn ()

Fail 19 Jan 2021 79,732 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms have surface corrosion around front bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective flat and worn ()

Pass 6 Feb 2020 73,455 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear tyre 2mm edges

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2019 65,238 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm edges

offside front tyre 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2018 55,189 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 47,778 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 47,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 40,450 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,777 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 26,145 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 17,684 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 17,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 13,491 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 OCD is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OCD, 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 OCD registered?

FE09 OCD is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 August 2009.

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