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FE09 VFY

2009 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,184 mi
Last recorded146,184 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 VFY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 146,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff output seals slight misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rears slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 139,196 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 139,164 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 128,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 128,761 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 117,698 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 117,698 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 108,340 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 108,279 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,330 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 95,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 81,210 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut to cords not exceeding 25mm

Fail 4 Apr 2018 81,162 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cut to cords not exceeding 25mm

Pass 8 Apr 2017 69,303 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,772 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,001 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 54,001 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,243 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,895 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,927 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 VFY is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

FE09 VFY is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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