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NK09 JSU

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,219 mi
Last recorded135,219 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK09 JSU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 135,219 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 135,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 133,378 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 131,457 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 116,600 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 116,600 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush perished (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush perished (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 101,988 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust system deterioated

Fail 21 Mar 2017 101,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust system deterioated

Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,807 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 72,128 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,207 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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NK09 JSU 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 76.9%.

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 NK09 JSU, 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 NK09 JSU registered?

NK09 JSU is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 April 2009.

Is NK09 JSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK09 JSU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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