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GU09 UTL

2009 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,994 mi
Last recorded125,994 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 UTL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 125,994 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 125,710 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 113,127 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 97,619 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 79,945 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 61,654 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 61,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 56,507 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,608 miles

both rear tyres perished

eml light on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 45,422 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 37,603 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 3,081 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 3,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 24,725 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,982 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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GU09 UTL is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GU09 UTL, 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 GU09 UTL registered?

GU09 UTL is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is GU09 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 UTL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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