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GJ09 DTU

2009 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,903 mi
Last recorded136,903 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 DTU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 136,903 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 136,901 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 131,948 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 125,580 miles

both lower arm balljoints have play

front antirollbar D bushes have play

Pass 2 Aug 2022 119,955 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 114,138 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 109,426 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 109,426 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 102,447 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 95,342 miles

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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))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 84,781 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 74,168 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 74,167 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,077 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,992 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,858 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,524 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 28,524 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 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.

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