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SJ09 GVD

2009 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,084 mi
Last recorded124,084 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 GVD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 124,084 miles

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

various surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Apr 2026 124,055 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all four (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

various surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2024 121,655 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounts both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 121,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounts both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 113,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 113,244 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 104,981 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 104,981 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 98,305 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 90,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 83,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 83,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 72,475 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 63,585 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed center (5.2.2b)

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Fail 29 Nov 2017 63,391 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed center (5.2.2b)

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 14 Dec 2016 57,676 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at union block (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Offside Rear ADVISE: Tyre replacement as soon as possible

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 57,635 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement unable to turn wheel (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement unable to turn wheel (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at union block (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 47,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 32,826 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 32,758 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs pitted corroded and liped

both front wiper/blades spliting

both sills coverd

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,754 miles

rear brake discs corroded

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

n/s/f wiper blade torn

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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SJ09 GVD is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SJ09 GVD, 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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SJ09 GVD is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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