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GF09 OJO

2009 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,450 mi
Last recorded73,450 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 OJO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 73,450 miles

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2024 73,410 miles

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

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

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2023 73,244 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 68,982 miles

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2021 68,790 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 68,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,386 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2019 67,193 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 64,195 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 64,162 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 61,938 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 61,165 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,396 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 51,145 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

smoke emissions too low to register

Fail 27 Mar 2013 27,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 29 May 2012 20,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GF09 OJO is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc 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 GF09 OJO, 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 GF09 OJO registered?

GF09 OJO is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is GF09 OJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF09 OJO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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