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HY09 UMT

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,967 mi
Last recorded84,967 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 UMT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 84,967 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 82,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 80,801 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside- Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 80,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside- Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 78,924 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside- Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 76,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside- Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside- Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside- Getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 76,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside- Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside- Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside- Getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 73,483 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 73,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2020 69,398 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 62,567 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 62,240 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 53,724 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 47,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 47,319 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 40,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

light perishing on all tyres

Fail 30 Jun 2016 40,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

light perishing on all tyres

Pass 1 Jul 2015 34,472 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 25,791 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 19,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 May 2013 19,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 12,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HY09 UMT is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc 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 HY09 UMT, 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 HY09 UMT registered?

HY09 UMT is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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