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RV09 LCC

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,654 mi
Last recorded108,654 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 LCC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 108,654 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 101,801 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 101,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 92,699 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 92,699 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,237 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear HID self levelling arm corroded.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S & N/S Front tyres on inside. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 71,978 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 62,312 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 55,859 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 48,310 miles

advise o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 May 2013 46,444 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 37,125 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 27,837 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 27,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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RV09 LCC is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RV09 LCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV09 LCC registered?

RV09 LCC is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is RV09 LCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV09 LCC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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