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NV09 DBU

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,204 mi
Last recorded102,204 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV09 DBU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 102,204 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 98,834 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 95,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 95,802 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 95,802 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 93,088 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 87,961 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 87,808 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 85,163 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 82,777 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,783 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,955 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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NV09 DBU 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 92.3%.

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 NV09 DBU, 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 NV09 DBU registered?

NV09 DBU is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is NV09 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV09 DBU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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