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PN09 FDL

2009 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,587 mi
Last recorded133,587 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 FDL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 133,587 miles

general underbody surface rust

under body under sealed

Fail 6 Nov 2024 133,460 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 132,301 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 132,298 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 125,954 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 113,923 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 103,189 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 96,336 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 95,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working not water (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 84,508 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 77,486 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 77,486 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 77,486 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured headlamp aim self leveling arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2017 66,354 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 May 2017 66,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 54,575 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 42,556 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 39,631 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 29,860 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 23,192 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

rear brake pads 60% worn

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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PN09 FDL is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PN09 FDL, 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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PN09 FDL is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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