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FJ09 SYP

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,555 mi
Last recorded137,555 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 SYP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 137,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 125,598 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 114,690 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 114,686 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2017 104,570 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 98,546 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 98,546 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 90,479 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 78,959 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,005 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,645 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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FJ09 SYP is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ09 SYP, 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 FJ09 SYP registered?

FJ09 SYP is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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The MOT history for FJ09 SYP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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