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SK09 XAW

2009 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,216 mi
Last recorded73,216 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 XAW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 73,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 69,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 69,319 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill next to trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 69,262 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases insecure at flange ( no nuts fitted ) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch badly corroded and holed at strut top and subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken, full of water and not visible from rear (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded and holed at strut top mounting area ( cannot inspect fully due to fuel filler pipes and covers ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills covered

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner `D` bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn diff crossmember outer bushes worn / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills / doorsteps corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs along rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 65,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2023 65,451 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged nearside front to rear pipe tied to exhaust (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside inner sill, at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside inner sill, at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 61,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all suspension components showing heavy corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2021 57,082 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside inner sill, at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2021 57,035 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative link rod and lever missing (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative link rod and lever missing (4.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside inner sill, at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside inner sill, at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 53,794 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension components showing corrossion

Fail 6 Mar 2020 53,733 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure centre and rear

front brake discs showing corrosion

rear suspension components showing corrossion

Pass 5 Mar 2019 48,846 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp in mirror slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 48,845 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp in mirror slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 44,877 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,331 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside side repeater lamp ( in mirror ) slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 40,330 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside side repeater lamp ( in mirror ) slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Tailgate handle sticking quite badly

Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,792 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 28,753 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,895 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,055 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 16,780 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 14,993 miles

Both rear brake discs heavily pitted.

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

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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SK09 XAW is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Gold 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 SK09 XAW, 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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SK09 XAW is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2009.

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