MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both lower arm balljoints have play
front antirollbar D bushes have play
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
rear exhaust system corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front registration plate partially insecure
unable to obtain emission report,as alternator output to erratic for rpm counter to work, but passed smoke test
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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GJ09 DTU is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 DTU, 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 DTU registered?
GJ09 DTU is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 July 2009.
Is GJ09 DTU safe to buy?
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