MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most n/s and o/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls n/s and o/s.... ( Also worn down to 3.0mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear bolted exhaust flanges are showing some heavy rust and deterioration
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s inner "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front lower rear most n/s and o/s suspension arm bushes showing some deterioration
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall also tread worn down to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear n/s and o/s bolted exhaust flanges corroded
Rear sub-frame rusty
Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s inner "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front lower rear most n/s and o/s suspension arm bushes showing some deterioration
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also showing discoloration (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall also tread worn down to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear n/s and o/s bolted exhaust flanges corroded
Rear sub-frame rusty
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Rear n/s and o/s bolted exhaust flanges are showing some rust and deterioration
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn at rear of front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn at rear of front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FE09 VGC is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 VGC, 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 VGC registered?
FE09 VGC is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 March 2009.
Is FE09 VGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for FE09 VGC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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