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HN09 ZGP

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,597 mi
Last recorded126,597 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 ZGP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 126,597 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner stabaliser D bush's worn

Fail 18 Jan 2024 126,596 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both n/s/r and o/s/r disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner stabiliser inner D-bushes worn

Pass 17 Nov 2022 110,220 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2022 110,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 95,734 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 92,391 miles

Exhaust system rusty but not leaking

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 91,829 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,608 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 72,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,633 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,391 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,976 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,836 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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HN09 ZGP is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HN09 ZGP, 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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HN09 ZGP is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 August 2009.

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