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NX09 BEY

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,692 mi
Last recorded78,692 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 BEY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 78,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 75,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 74,044 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 74,003 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 71,378 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 69,935 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 68,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,302 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 62,684 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 62,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 60,101 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,675 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 44,627 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 33,039 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,564 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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NX09 BEY is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NX09 BEY, 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 NX09 BEY registered?

NX09 BEY is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 June 2009.

Is NX09 BEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX09 BEY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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