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RV09 YXN

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,266 mi
Last recorded122,266 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 YXN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 122,266 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2024 116,584 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 116,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 108,695 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 103,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 96,015 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

outer sills covered

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2021 96,015 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

outer sills covered

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2020 89,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped / Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber Bush Deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer Face Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber Bush Deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 86,644 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides 'D' bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides 'D' bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 86,644 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides 'D' bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides 'D' bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 78,661 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar 'D' bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar 'D' bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has alot of travel

Fail 31 Aug 2018 78,661 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar 'D' bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar 'D' bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has alot of travel

Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 1 Jul 2016 60,795 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre structure suspect ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 60,746 miles

Nearside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged link (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre structure suspect ()

Pass 28 May 2015 49,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery suspect

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 May 2014 40,395 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear brake pads about 80% worn

Pass 19 Apr 2013 28,249 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,516 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 YXN is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RV09 YXN, 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 YXN registered?

RV09 YXN is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is RV09 YXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV09 YXN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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