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HJ09 USF

2009 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,449 mi
Last recorded128,449 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 USF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 128,449 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2022 128,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2021 122,865 miles

surface corrision too rear suspension

Fail 2 Mar 2021 122,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrision too rear suspension

Pass 10 Jan 2020 122,685 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 118,406 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 110,627 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 103,607 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 103,607 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 93,699 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 81,977 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,430 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 57,314 miles

Emissions too low to be measured

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,115 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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HJ09 USF is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HJ09 USF, 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 HJ09 USF registered?

HJ09 USF is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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