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GJ09 DSE

2009 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,737 mi
Last recorded46,737 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 DSE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,737 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 42,306 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,201 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,600 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 27,492 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 22,612 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 17,043 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 17,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GJ09 DSE is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GJ09 DSE, 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 GJ09 DSE registered?

GJ09 DSE is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is GJ09 DSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ09 DSE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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