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RV09 LCL

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,787 mi
Last recorded170,787 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 LCL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 170,787 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 159,631 miles

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

Nearside Front level sensor defective

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 159,631 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front level sensor defective

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 146,476 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 135,608 miles

Nearside Front headlight level sensor link bar missing

Pass 17 Mar 2021 123,993 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 123,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 116,177 miles

Nearside Front suspension height sensor link missing

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 103,018 miles

nearside front height sensor link broken

Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,654 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 94,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,962 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 83,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,959 miles

emissions too low to register on analyser

Pass 7 Apr 2015 62,615 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 44,577 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,567 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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RV09 LCL is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LCL, 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 RV09 LCL registered?

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

Is RV09 LCL safe to buy?

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