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PN09 FET

2009 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,572 mi
Last recorded160,572 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 FET
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 160,572 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 157,791 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 157,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 150,371 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 150,121 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 137,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 137,829 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 125,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ball joint split pin missing.

Nearside Front track rod end split pin missing

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

Offside Front track rod end split pin missing

Fail 10 Apr 2019 125,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ball joint split pin missing.

Nearside Front track rod end split pin missing

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

Offside Front track rod end split pin missing

Pass 25 Apr 2018 119,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both ( D ) bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 110,736 miles

Wipers poor

Fail 3 May 2017 110,736 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wipers poor

Pass 5 May 2016 100,641 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 91,917 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 91,917 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,292 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 78,127 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,252 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,403 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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PN09 FET is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FET, 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 PN09 FET registered?

PN09 FET is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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