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RV09 YXX

2009 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,936 mi
Last recorded137,936 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 YXX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 137,936 miles

Both front strut top mounts perished

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 132,924 miles

Both front strut top mounts are cracking

OSF and NSR shock absorbers have light misting of oil visable

Surface corrosion evident around both side sills and rear subframe area

Pass 24 May 2024 127,417 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr + nsr inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 120,801 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 114,114 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mount bushes cracking (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 108,438 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 102,852 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 92,831 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 92,733 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 85,263 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 74,569 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,000 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,321 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,367 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 46,988 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,725 miles

N/S/R brake disc slightly corroded

O/S indecator lens damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,655 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Mar 2012 30,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front inner brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 YXX is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black 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 RV09 YXX, 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 YXX registered?

RV09 YXX is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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