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GJ09 DSO

2009 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,259 mi
Last recorded50,259 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 DSO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 50,259 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 49,005 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 46,148 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 42,560 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,165 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,784 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,285 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,108 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 25,108 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,767 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 19,767 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DSO is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GJ09 DSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ09 DSO registered?

GJ09 DSO is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is GJ09 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ09 DSO shows 12 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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