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GN09 UNW

2009 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,357 mi
Last recorded92,357 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 UNW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 92,357 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 88,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is going cloudy, reducing the quality of the beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake is showing signs of excess heat/binding

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is going cloudy, reducing the quality of the beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 85,705 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 85,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 82,637 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 82,637 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 78,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens getting cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens getting cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 78,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens getting cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens getting cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 74,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens getting cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 72,519 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens getting 'cloudy' (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2020 72,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens getting 'cloudy' (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,637 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens clouding over and reducing the quality of the beam pattern

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing heavily on the inner and outer shoulders

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

Offside Front headlamp lens clouding over and reducing the quality of the beam pattern

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 65,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 65,786 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily on the inner and outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in the outer shoulder and not repairable ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,330 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/scored/pitted and in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is VERY heavily worn on the inner shoulder

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/scored/pitted and in poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 53,043 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 53,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn/pitted/scored/corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn/pitted/scored/corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,698 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing low

offside front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,363 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 35,100 miles

Both rear brake discs outer surfaces are in a very poor condition.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 35,100 miles

Both rear brake discs outer surfaces are in a very poor condition.

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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GN09 UNW is a 2009 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN09 UNW, 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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GN09 UNW is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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