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SJ09 XVV

2009 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,099 mi
Last recorded153,099 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 XVV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 153,099 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber slight play

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 153,099 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber slight play

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 139,078 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 136,035 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 136,035 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 124,845 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 2 Oct 2019 124,755 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Suspension arm area. (4.1.5 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 12 Oct 2018 111,479 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 111,479 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 103,530 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,402 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 98,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 82,849 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 82,849 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 63,696 miles

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 63,696 miles

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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,610 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,226 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 23,184 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 23,183 miles

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

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 XVV is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVV, 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 XVV is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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