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HY09 UMU

2009 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,758 mi
Last recorded146,758 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 UMU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 146,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rear flange joints badly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2021 146,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rear flange joints badly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 135,084 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear exhaust flanges badly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 134,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 124,725 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 112,196 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 98,298 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 82,683 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 65,343 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,503 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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HY09 UMU is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HY09 UMU, 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 UMU registered?

HY09 UMU is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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