MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,170 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush split/torn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush split/torn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush split/torn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect + light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush split/torn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil level very low/not showing on dipstick (topped up)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear exhaust flange thin
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear exhaust flange thin
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
rear flange of exhaust front pipe corroded thin
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear exhaust flange worn thin
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear exhaust flange worn thin
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear exhaust flange worn thin
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear exhaust flange worn thin
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear exhaust flange corroded thin but not blowing
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y pipe corroded at rear (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust rear flanges corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight corrosion on both rear brake discs
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking slightly, wear on outer edge.
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ09 VMH is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 VMH, 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 VMH registered?
FJ09 VMH is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 July 2009.
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