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PS07 DPS

2009 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,345 mi
Last recorded93,345 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS07 DPS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 93,345 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 90,900 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 88,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 82,478 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 77,883 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,001 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 69,600 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 66,665 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 66,665 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,909 miles

MIL light and cruise light on

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light pitting on front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 62,908 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

MIL light and cruise light on

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light pitting on front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 59,471 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 59,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,344 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,979 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 37,949 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,921 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs worn and corroded

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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PS07 DPS is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PS07 DPS, 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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PS07 DPS is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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