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SD09 WXY

2009 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,851 mi
Last recorded133,851 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 WXY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 133,851 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle underside

Fail 15 Dec 2023 133,844 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s r and o/s /r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/sf and o/s /f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear metal pipes burst (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle underside

Pass 10 Jan 2023 129,402 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 123,093 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 118,504 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 113,999 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 107,310 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 100,199 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 85,505 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box , exhaust flanges fragile

Fail 27 May 2016 85,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box , exhaust flanges fragile

Pass 27 Oct 2014 63,036 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 55,231 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,023 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 38,022 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,209 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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SD09 WXY is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD09 WXY, 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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SD09 WXY is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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