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SC09 DGY

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,286 mi
Last recorded148,286 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 DGY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 148,286 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 142,505 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 142,246 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to N/S rear at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to O/S rear at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 124,467 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 124,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 106,343 miles

Centre Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes at joint (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 105,820 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes at joint (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 89,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 89,031 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 67,775 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,200 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 23,588 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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SC09 DGY is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC09 DGY, 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 SC09 DGY registered?

SC09 DGY is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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