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NX09 VZT

2009 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,966 mi
Last recorded117,966 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 VZT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2025 117,966 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 116,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 25 Jun 2024 116,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 6 Jul 2023 112,136 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 112,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 108,104 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 102,493 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 102,482 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 96,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 96,736 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 90,776 miles

Nearside Front exhaust flange nuts corroried

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight warning light on

Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,104 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 75,777 miles

HEADLIGHT LEVEL WARN LIGHT ON

both front link rods play

both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

clamp on exhaust front pipe loose

front discs bad pitting

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2017 75,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding pads low (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

HEADLIGHT LEVEL WARN LIGHT ON

both front link rods play

both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

clamp on exhaust front pipe loose

front discs bad pitting

rear discs bad pitting

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,964 miles

front discs pitting inner face

front link rods slight play

rear discs pitting

rear tyres wear edges (down to 18psi)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 62,642 miles

rear brake discs slight pitting

very slight play in both front link rods

Fail 6 Jan 2014 55,082 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 55,082 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 47,202 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 42,652 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 VZT is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NX09 VZT, 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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NX09 VZT is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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