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GK09 RKF

2009 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,089 mi
Last recorded70,089 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 RKF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 70,089 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 70,089 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 63,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 54,837 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet deadening matt loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure headlamp self level switch bracket on suspension arm bracket (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 54,834 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to the front tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet deadening matt loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge very worn (CHANGE VERY SOON ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure headlamp self level switch bracket on suspension arm bracket (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads look 90% worn (WITH THE WHEELS STILL ON THE VEHICLE ?) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 45,612 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 45,501 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 44,840 miles

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 39,586 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 39,584 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

mil light on

Pass 18 Dec 2017 34,383 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 29,216 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance has water ingress but still emiting an amber flashing light (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 25,416 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 21,537 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 20 Dec 2013 17,019 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 17,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 12,069 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 11,745 miles

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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GK09 RKF is a 2009 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,457cc petrol 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 GK09 RKF, 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 GK09 RKF registered?

GK09 RKF is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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