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FX09 ZST

2009 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,097 mi
Last recorded128,097 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 ZST
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 128,097 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 122,013 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 113,690 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 106,860 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 101,426 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear exhaust at joining flanges corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at suspension mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 96,927 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Inner sill showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear exhaust at joining flanges corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at suspension mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 95,363 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 93,674 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 91,187 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,530 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 77,527 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 65,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play detected at near side and off side rear wheels.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 65,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play detected at near side and off side rear wheels.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 55,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 41,431 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,261 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn slightly

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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FX09 ZST is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FX09 ZST, 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 FX09 ZST registered?

FX09 ZST is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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