MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) up and down movement - rack itself may need replacement ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread to cord - 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) up and down movement - rack itself may need replacement ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possibly bushes in steering rack worn ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative height sensor linkage n/s/f re-attached (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possibly bushes in steering rack worn ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust silence excessively corroded
rear exhaust flanges corroding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush "D" BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush "D" BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear exhaust flanges corroding
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust flanges corroding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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GU09 UUB is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 GU09 UUB, 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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GU09 UUB is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2009.
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